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Goldfinger

Goldfinger · 1996

37 min · 16 tracks · pop-punk · ska punk

Energetic pop-punk rhythms meet ska influences, creating a vibrant and rebellious sonic landscape.

Why this album works

The album features the hit single 'Here in Your Bedroom', which reached notable positions on alternative charts and helped solidify Goldfinger's influence in the pop-punk and ska punk scenes. The album is often credited with contributing to the resurgence of interest in punk music during the mid-1990s, following the mainstream breakthrough of bands like Green Day and The Offspring.
Best for
quick, punchy listening sessions high-energy bursts of emotion lighthearted, carefree vibes
Context
Released on February 1, 1996, 'Goldfinger' was Goldfinger's self-titled debut album, marking their entry into the mainstream punk scene. Following the success of singles like 'Here in Your Bedroom', the band began to carve out a niche within the burgeoning pop-punk genre that would dominate the late '90s.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Mind’s Eye Standout 2:10
  • 2 Stay 2:22
  • 3 Here in Your Bedroom Standout 3:11
  • 4 Only a Day 2:15
  • 5 King for a Day Standout 3:44
  • 6 Anxiety 2:21
  • 7 Answers 2:41
  • 8 Anything 2:46
  • 9 Mable 2:19
  • 10 The City With Two Faces 1:47
  • 11 My Girlfriend’s Shower Sucks 1:07
  • 12 Miles Away 1:55
  • 13 Nothing to Prove 2:31
  • 14 Pictures 2:20
  • 15 Darrin’s Phone Call 2:32
  • 16 Fuck You and Your Cat 1:19

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