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The Golden Filter are freaks of nature in this bloggy world. Months (or maybe even a year) ago, their first and only single “Solid Gold” hit the web to worldwide acclaim. Sprinkle on a few well-crafted remixes for the likes of Peter Bjorn & Jon and the Jay-Z sanctioned Empire of the Sun, and somehow this wonderful, mysterious band is filling up clubs all over the world.
Now, the long awaited follow-up single has arrive. Almost. Dummy is releasing the Golden Filter’s new single, “Thunderbird” on a 12″ record on 11/16 (you can pre-order now). The 12″ will include a White Stripes cover (“The Hardest Button To Button”), and I’m really excited for that.
Is it better than “Solid Gold”? Definitely not. But the soft disco and pop sensibilities of “Thunderbird” reminded me of a subdued Music Go Music track, specifically “Warm in the Shadows.” I actually played “Warm in the Shadows” right after “Thunderbird”‘s 5 and a half minutes reached an end. It wasn’t until then that I knew how disappointed I felt about the Golden Filter’s follow-up to what may have be the best pop song of the year (“Solid Gold” was officially released February 15th overseas, it has not been released stateside yet). You can download “Thunderbird” here:
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by on September 21, 2009 ‡ 0 reactions
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{ 6 comments… read them below or add one }
OMG Thunderbird is astonishing. Love it.
Why are you comparing it to another song? I understand comparing it to Solid Gold, but comparing it to Music Go Music is random and pointless. This song isn't that bad.
He didn't say it was bad.. he said disappointing.. which it is. “Warm in the Shadows” would have been a better, more epic follow-up, but I don't see the point in dwelling on what could have been…
It's been nearly a year since they've done a new song and this is it? These guys seem like a one trick pony. I liked Solid Gold, but I didn't think it was that great either…
Great site name, great site.
If you like Golden Filter, tune in to hear them live on Dummy's show on Diesel radio tonight, 6-8pm GMT.
You can listen here: http://cult.diesel.com/dum_radio.php
Great site name, great site.
If you like Golden Filter, tune in to hear them live on Dummy's show on Diesel radio tonight, 6-8pm GMT.
You can listen here: http://cult.diesel.com/dum_radio.php