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Genre:
Rock
Release Date: 10/23/2001
Run Time: 42:09
As far as punk bands with a ska edge go,
Goldfinger writes and performs punchy, three-minute slices of adrenaline as well as anyone, with the notable exception of
Rancid. Of course, the whole genre is haunted by the specter of the late, great
Clash, who did it better than anyone else. On
Stomping Ground,
Goldfinger shows a little more versatility. The beginning of
"The End of the Day" almost has a
Kinks feel to it.
"Bro" is
Soundgarden-heavy.
Goldfinger still hasn't matched their breakthrough
"Here in My Bedroom" from their 1996 debut, but
"I'm Down," "San Simeon," "You Think It's a Joke," and a cover of
Nena's
"99 Red Balloons" (interesting choice) highlight a fine album that's the logical next step for a still-maturing band, an adjective that doesn't often apply to a band in this genre.
~Mark Morgenstein, All Music Guide
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