Golden Bear is an independent rock group from Austin, Texas.

Golden Bear's sound is driven by themes of hope and excitement.[1] They have released three full-length albums,[2] Golden Bear (2006), To the Farthest Star (2007), Alive (2011),[3] and one EP entitled Everest (2009).[4] Golden Bear's first album drew comparisons to Built to Spill and Modest Mouse,[5] while spin.com praised it for its "unparalleled crescendos and soaring choruses".[6] The album also featured members of Voxtrot and the Black Angels (band).[7] The band's second album drew comparisons to The Soft Bulletin-era Flaming Lips ".[8]

Golden Bear began work on their third album in 2009.[9] It was released in 2011. MTV.com dubbed it a "full-fledged power pop epic".[10] while others praised it for its "muscular yet melodic" sound.[11]

Discography

Albums

  • Golden Bear (2006)
  • To the Farthest Star (2007)
  • Alive (2011)

EPs

  • Everest (2009)

References

  1. ^ Allmusic Guide
  2. ^ Austin Chronicle
  3. ^ "New Music from Golden Bear". 21 September 2011.
  4. ^ Austin Chronicle
  5. ^ entertainmentweekly.com
  6. ^ spin.com
  7. ^ Austin Sound
  8. ^ Onion A/V Club
  9. ^ "The Austinist". Archived from the original on 2009-08-19. Retrieved 2009-08-13.
  10. ^ MTV.com
  11. ^ "No Depression". Archived from the original on 2012-10-20. Retrieved 2012-06-28.
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