BARS OF GOLD

BARS OF GOLD Of Gold LP (fric-050) Vinyl w/ download code or iTunes First Pressing 250 Translucent Orange 250 Translucent Green CD $12.00 Add To Cart LP w/ mp3 code $15.00 Add To Cart

Check out the song THE HUSTLE on Tracks: 1 Boss Level 2 Heaven Has A Heater 3 Birds 4 The Hustle 5 6 Doctors & Lawyers 7 Up, Up, Up 8 Cannibals Lyrics Press

Press release 6.25.10:
Friction Records is pleased to announce that on August 24th, 2010, it will release itıs 50th album, Of Gold, the debut LP from Bars Of Gold.

Featuring former Bear Vs Shark front man Marc Paffi, as well as original BvS drummer Brandon Moss and members of instrumental noise outfit Wildcatting, Bars Of Goldıs overall sound doesnıt fall far from its punk roots. Still, the Michigan five piece manages to branch out into wonderfully uncharted territories, embracing elements of pulsing soul, dirty garage rock and dusty americana.

Regarding a recent Bars Of Gold performance, Detroitıs Metro Times proclaimed, If Fugazi had David Yow as a front man, but played like they lived off a steady diet of funk and MC5 records theyıd sound a lot like this. Wow.

Thatıs not a statement to be taken lightly, but then again, neither is Of Gold, which is all at once explosive, contemplative, unpredictable, smooth-yet-caustic and, perhaps just as importantly, downright fun. Limited to a pressing of 500 on clear orange and clear green vinyl, this brilliant LP features artwork by Paffi and will come with a free download code for all the songs. Pre-orders are scheduled to start at the beginning of August. More details forthcoming, but for now you can grab the albumıs first single, The Hustle, from iTunes.

The band is currently streaming ³The Hustle² and two other new songs on its myspace page as well.

Undoubtedly one of 2010ıs most anticipated releases, Of Gold is reckless abandon and creative inspiration wrapped in bouncy, pop-tinged bursts of sonic goodness. Itıs fist pumping energy tossed against hip-shaking grooves, tempered by warmly rustic passages and wide open spaces. You wonıt just hear these songs in your head ­ youıll feel them in the pit of your stomach as the chaotic rumble gives way to a creaky banjo or whirling synths. These are gritty rock anthems for adults; a welcome, rollicking respite from juvenile themes and uninspired songwriting. Donıt miss out on this one, folks. -beartrappr.com

Update 6.6.10:
The Release show will be September 11 2010 at Founders in Grand Rapids.
There will also be a Detroit Release show probably on the 10th.
The tentative release date for the LP is August 24.

Update 4.28.10:
Artwork for the BARS OF GOLD LP is on the way from Marc Paffi.
I can't wait to see it.
The tunes are being mastered by Carl Saff in Chicago as we speak.
Looks like it will be released in July. We will announce a date as soon as everything has been sent to Pirates Press.

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