Golden Earring

Golden Earring

Nederbeat, classic rock, hard rock, progressive rock

Netherlands Est. 1961

"The music pulses with a steady groove, marked by expansive guitar riffs that build intensity through repetitive motifs and dynamic shifts."

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The Naked Truth

The Naked Truth

1992
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Career Arc

Golden Earring's discography from 1965 to 2015

1965 1990 2015
Just Earrings (1965) Winter-Harvest (1967) Miracle Mirror (1968) I've Just Lost Somebody (1968) Just a Little Bit of Peac... (1968) Dong-dong-di-ki-di-gi-don... (1968) Eight Miles High (1969) On the Double (1969) Golden Earring (1970) Back Home (1970) Seven Tears (1971) Holy holy life (1971) Together (1972) Moontan (1973) Hearing Earring (1973) Radar Love (1973) Instant poetry (1974) Switch (1975) Contraband (1976) To the Hilt (1976)
Golden Earring stands as a pivotal force in the rock landscape, bringing a distinctly European flavor to the genre while crafting anthems that have resonated across generations.
Golden Earring stands as a pivotal force in the rock landscape, bringing a distinctly European flavor to the genre while crafting anthems that have resonated across generations. Their music often emerges as a mirror of societal sentiments, reflecting themes of adventure and introspection during times of cultural upheaval. They created space for a narrative-driven form of rock that invited listeners to explore not just sound but experience. The band's innovative approach is evident in their fusion of driving rock rhythms with intricate guitar work and layered instrumentation, allowing them to carve out a unique sonic identity. This blend enables their tracks to evolve organically, often building tension before culminating in powerful crescendos. Their live performances further amplify this dynamism, transforming songs into experiences that invite audience participation and connection. Lyrically, Golden Earring frequently navigates themes of love, existential longing, and the human condition, employing a storytelling style that balances sincerity with an illustrative quality. Their narratives often evoke vivid imagery while leaving room for personal interpretation, inviting listeners to find their own meanings within the verses.

Full discography

Golden Earring's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

52 releases • 37 albums • 1 EP • 1965–2015
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EPs ()

The Hague album by Golden Earring

The Hague

2015

Singles ()

Hold Me Now album by Golden Earring

Hold Me Now

1994

Going to the Run album by Golden Earring

Going to the Run

1991

When the Lady Smiles album by Golden Earring

When the Lady Smiles

1984

Twilight Zone album by Golden Earring

Twilight Zone

1982

Long Blond Animal album by Golden Earring

Long Blond Animal

1980

Weekend Love album by Golden Earring

Weekend Love

1979

Bombay album by Golden Earring

Bombay

1976

Instant poetry album by Golden Earring

Instant poetry

1974

Radar Love album by Golden Earring

Radar Love

1973

Holy holy life album by Golden Earring

Holy holy life

1971

Back Home album by Golden Earring

Back Home

1970

I've Just Lost Somebody album by Golden Earring

I've Just Lost Somebody

1968

Just a Little Bit of Peace in My Heart album by Golden Earring

Just a Little Bit of Peace in My Heart

1968

Dong-dong-di-ki-di-gi-dong album by Golden Earring

Dong-dong-di-ki-di-gi-dong

1968

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Timeline

How their sound evolved over time

Just Earrings
Just Earrings (1965)
Winter-Harvest
Winter-Harvest (1967)
Miracle Mirror
Miracle Mirror (1968)
Eight Miles High
Eight Miles High (1969)
On the Double
On the Double (1969)
Golden Earring
Golden Earring (1970)
Seven Tears
Seven Tears (1971)
Together
Together (1972)
Moontan
Moontan (1973)
Hearing Earring
Hearing Earring (1973)
Switch
Switch (1975)
Contraband
Contraband (1976)
To the Hilt
To the Hilt (1976)
Live
Live (1977)
Grab It for a Second
Grab It for a Second (1978)
No Promises...No Debts
No Promises...No Deb... (1979)
Prisoner of the Night
Prisoner of the Nigh... (1980)
2nd Live
2nd Live (1981)
Cut
Cut (1982)
N.E.W.S.
N.E.W.S. (1984)
Something Heavy Going Down
Something Heavy Goin... (1984)
The Hole
The Hole (1986)
The Continuing Story of Radar Love
The Continuing Story... (1989)
Keeper of the Flame
Keeper of the Flame (1989)
Bloody Buccaneers
Bloody Buccaneers (1991)
The Naked Truth
The Naked Truth (1992)
Face It
Face It (1994)
Love Sweat
Love Sweat (1995)
Naked II
Naked II (1997)
Paradise in Distress
Paradise in Distress (1999)
Last Blast of the Century
Last Blast of the Ce... (2001)
Singles 1965-1967
Singles 1965-1967 (2002)
Millbrook U.S.A.
Millbrook U.S.A. (2003)
Naked III
Naked III (2005)
Live in Ahoy 2006
Live in Ahoy 2006 (2006)
Collected
Collected (2009)
Tits 'n Ass
Tits 'n Ass (2012)
The Hague
The Hague (2015)

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Golden Earring sound like?

The music pulses with a steady groove, marked by expansive guitar riffs that build intensity through repetitive motifs and dynamic shifts. Rooted in hard rock and progressive rock. Start with Moontan.

What is the best Golden Earring album to start with?

The best album to start with is "Moontan" (1973). It's the most representative of what makes Golden Earring worth hearing.

Who is Golden Earring for?

If you're into hard rock and progressive rock, Golden Earring is worth your time. The music pulses with a steady groove, marked by expansive guitar riffs that build intensity through repetitive motifs and dynamic shifts.

How many albums does Golden Earring have?

Golden Earring has 52 releases in their discography, including 37 albums and 1 EP.

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