Goldfinger

Goldfinger
Formed: 1994
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Styles: Alternative Pop/Rock, Third Wave Ska Revival, Ska-Punk
Group Members: Simon Williams, John Feldmann, Kelly Lemieux, Charlie Paulson, Darrin Pfeiffer, Brian Arthur
Biography: Along with No Doubt, Sublime, and Rancid, the Los Angeles quartet Goldfinger helped contribute to a mini-U.S. ska-punk movement in the mid- to late '90s. The group was originally formed in 1994 by ex-Electric Love Hogs guitarist/singer John Feldmann and bassist/singer Simon Williams (who were both working ...Read full biography
Goldfinger
Released: 1996
Label: Jive Records
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The year 1996 was a breakthrough year for a new sound: the fusion of ska and punk. The Suicide Machines debuted, Less Than Jake made their major-label debut, but no one had more success with this new sound ...Read full review
Hang-Ups
Released: 1997
Label: Jive Records
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On their second album, Hang-Ups, Goldfinger wisely decided to expand their ska-punk base, adding stronger melodic elements drawn from '60s pop and '70s punk. As a result, the record is stronger and more ...Read full review
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