Artist Info:Discography Genre(s): Rock / Alternative / Shoegaze Album length: 8 tracks: 37 minutes, 33 seconds Street Date: August 16, 2024
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JFH Staff's Second Opinion
Jason Martin must have been feeling extra nostalgic when recording Lust for Gold. On his newest release, he takes listeners on a time-traveling journey back to the 90s shoegaze wall of reverb sound. Straight away, "909" is a delightful call to crank up the volume and let the noisy guitars wash over you as he returns to the familiar theme of looking backward. The title track is another highlight that utilizes synth and a simple guitar riff to lament the foolishness of a life spent seeking earthly treasure singing, "In my lust for gold I feel like/I've gotten nowhere/In my lust for gold I feel like this." In "My Lungs," he further explores feeling old, tired, worn out, and delightfully ecclesiastical stating, "The days are long and what can I do/They're long and boring, but the smoke always finds you." Ultimately though, "1995" is my favorite song on the record. The chorus is almost embarrassingly relatable for me as it feels ripped from my journals. Jason uses his rumbling lower register to express the sentiment that makes me feel silly and seen all at once, "'Cause I never felt more alive/Then I did in 1995/When the future/Felt open wide/'Cause there was life there-young friends/Some are gone/I'll never see them again/But the future/Was open wide." This is all vintage Starflyer 59 and a true highlight of the year. Lust for Gold is a must for fans of shoegaze, Starflyer 59, or the contemplative that struggles with the wistful grip of nostalgia. I count this among the top tier of the band's storied career, and it would not surprise me if it settled into their Top 5 when all is said and done.
- Review date: 12/26/24, Josh Balogh of Jesusfreakhideout.com
Record Label: Velvet Blue Music
Album length: 8 tracks: 37 minutes, 33 seconds
Street Date: August 16, 2024
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