- Category: Music » Punk » Ska
- Format: CD Learn more about the CD format using Tower WIKI.
- Release Date: April 21, 2008
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Side One Dummy
- UPC: 603967135121
- WAPI (Tower ID): 111939281
- Average Customer Review: There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review!
- Tower.com Sales Rank: #10862 in Music (See Top 100 Music Bestsellers)
- #52 in Punk (See Top 100 Punk Bestsellers)
- #13 in Ska (See Top 100 Ska Bestsellers)
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Product Description
Run a Quick Search on "Hello Destiny" by Goldfinger to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "Hello Destiny"Browse more products related to "Goldfinger"ReviewAlternative Press (p.128) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "[O]ne of the more important albums of the band's career.....Several of the tracks are decidedly upstroke and horn dependent; the band's refreshed, energized state is evident..." Title NoteGoldfinger discuss some serious issues on Hello Destiny... -- political activism, suicidal despair, breakups, war, religion, media exploitation, and political prisoners -- but do so with such bright, exuberant melodies that it's easy to overlook the lyrics. This makes the album work on two levels, engaging those who are there for the sociopolitical messages (albeit not particularly inspired or original ones) or just the fun and breezy nature of the tunes (albeit not particularly inspired or original ones). While the performances are solid on Hello Destiny..., there's nothing exceptional on display. Instead, John Feldmann, Kelly Lemieux, Charlie Paulson, and Darrin Pfeiffer sound settled in their groove. They're comfortable with each other and their influences, which allows the group to dabble in a myriad of styles here, including punk-pop, ska, and hardcore, while still maintaining a surprisingly smooth and consistent listen. Even the tough subjects dealt with in Feldmann's lyrics blend in nicely, thanks to his playful vocals. However, the bounce can't hide the more controversial items on offer (such as the manic "Handjobs for Jesus," which snidely takes both religious conservatives and George W. Bush to task, or "Free Kevin Kjonaas," an incessantly catchy number that advocates the release of an incarcerated animal rights activist), and that could make some listeners uneasy. Still, Hello Destiny... is at its heart a good-natured album, and it's refreshing to hear a band take on societal ills with hope instead of fury. It's by no means an essential album, but it's certainly a fun and educational one. ~ Katherine Fulton If You Enjoy "Hello Destiny (CD)", May We Also Recommend:Customer Reviews for "Hello Destiny (CD)" by GoldfingerThere are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! Ska Bestsellers
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