Goldfinger return with a sophomore album that takes a tight, cohesive sound and adds a drop more ska to the ska-punk-metal-pop mix that won them interest and acclaim after the release of their self-titled 1996 debut. Amid crashing guitars and occasionally cacophonous vocals by John Feldmann, HANG-UPS offers wonderfully engaging surprises like a sweetly unexpected sense of melody, an unshakable twisted wit, and a newly expanded horn section which contributes to the album’s full, vivid sound.
“If Only” stands out both for its typical Goldfinger humor (“If only I was eighteen/And had the courage of the A-Team/Maybe then you’d be with me”) and its gentle, melancholy lyrics and vocals. Feldmann’s ability to let his voice go from punk-sinister to soft and pretty is one of the many strengths of this engaging band.
Amid crashing guitars and occasionally cacophonous vocals by John Feldmann, HANG-UPS offers wonderfully engaging surprises like a sweetly unexpected sense of melody, an unshakable twisted wit. Goldfinger Hang-up's from 1997. Goldfinger album with Superman, This Lonely Place, My Head, Chris Cayton. This is Goldfinger's second studio recording.
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Goldfinger, goldfinger, goldfinger, what can I say? This band is amazing. Goldfinger have been my favorite band for awhile! Although I personally find this album alot weaker then other releases by Goldfinger, it is still amazing!
This album is mostly ska, but there is also a little punk. I personally am a bigger fan of punk then ska so of course I prefer 'Stomping Ground,' and 'Goldfinger' by Goldfinger, but this album is also great. This album shows just how talented John, Charlie, Darrin and Simon (this is Simon's last album for Goldfinger on bass) are. It shows that they can be a punk and a ska band at the same time. This album kicks off great with 'Superman.' This song is probably Goldfinger's most popular song, but I personally find it quite weak compared to alot of there other songs. Most of the songs on this release are ska, but there are a few punk tunes such as 'My Head,' 'Question,' 'Disorder' and 'S.M.P.'
My favorite song on 'Hang - Ups' would have to be 'My Head' because it is alot more punk then ska. Also it is very catchy. I also have to mention that another great song is 'Disorder.' Other favorites on this release would have to be 'This Lonely Place,' ' I Need To Know' and of course 'Chris Cayton.' All in all, this is a great album to buy if you are a fan of Goldfinger or ska. Like I said, Goldfinger is my favorite band, and it's great that they do various types of music. But I highly recommend if you are just getting into Goldfinger to go buy Goldfingers Self Titled release. That is my favorite album ever, and 'Hang Ups' is closely followed. Once again, I give it up for the wonderful Goldfinger!