These guys are probably the biggest bitch-slap that rock and roll has received in the last decade. Simply put, their music is ferocious. Simon Scott is a terrific front man, wailing on his guitar and with his beautiful voice. One of the best vocalists I've heard, I'd say. I think he has tons of potential. The rest of the band is just as technically proficient. The giant, Dan Trilik, rocks out on his bass in a fur coat and not much else. In the back, Richard Shelton Davis lays down some funky rhythm. Together, the trio lays produces a sound reminiscent of Humble Pie, with the energy of the Hellacopters.
I get the impression that these guys felt like they had something to prove. A lot of people dismiss '70s revival' as nothing but a bunch of cover-bands and bar bands meant to entertain a bunch of out-of-touch drunks. The Golden Gods totally blow that cliché out of the park. The music can hearken back to the past and still be relevant to the present.
Their album was released in 2006, the band broke up in 2007, and I'm still pissed off. Honestly, what the hell is wrong with us? We let these guys slip through the cracks. If you love grandiose slabs of70s-ish guitar, the funk rhythm of Grand Funk, and hard fuckin' rock, then you must own this record. Buy it. Now. I guarantee you will get a nice kick in the teeth, and will curse whatever gods you hail that the Golden Gods have closed their temple for worship. Prepare to be rocked, heathens.
-The Electric Boogie Show / blogspot / author unknown
thanks fellas, it really means a lot to me to even get a response from you guys! i recorded those songs myself using Garage Band on my imac, i don't know too much about recording but i'm hoping to get into my buddy's studio real soon. i tell everybody over here about TGG! they love it! thanks again for checkin' out the tunes!
Listening to the Living Room Demos right now. Kickass rockin' music. Killer! I raise my glass to you, and your ability to rock, O Golden Gods! (also roll, swing, boogie, gallop, slither, etc.) Cheers
OH MY GOD!! The Thorny Crown Of Rock And Roll is one of the greatest rock albums/cds of ALL TIME!!!! You guys kick ass so hard ..you should be thrown in jail!!!!...or at least be the biggest band in the world right now!!! And where can the tracks NOT on Thorny Crown...be found...i need ALL Golden Gods music!!!!
Brothers, the 'new' tunes made my day. "Good Time Machine"?!?!?! The Golden Gods still ARE a good-time machine! F*cking excellent. Good vibes from Miltown, y'all. Cheers, Tishler
