Stomping Ground

by Goldfinger

Overview

As far as punk bands with a ska edge go, Goldfinger writes and performs punchy, three-minute slices of adrenaline as well as anyone, with the notable exception of Rancid. Of course, the whole genre is haunted by the specter of the late, great Clash, who did it better than anyone else. On Stomping Ground, Goldfinger shows a little more versatility. The beginning of "The End of the Day" almost has a Kinks feel to it. "Bro" is Soundgarden-heavy. Goldfinger still hasn't matched their breakthrough "Here in My Bedroom" from their 1996 debut, but "I'm Down," "San Simeon," "You Think It's a Joke," and a cover of Nena's "99 Red Balloons" (interesting choice) highlight a fine album that's the logical next step for a still-maturing band, an adjective that doesn't often apply to a band in this genre. ~ Mark Morgenstein

Product Details

Release Date:	10/23/2001
Label:	Mojo Music (Independent) / Mojo/Jive
UPC:	0012414180421
Rank:	183740

Tracks

1. I'm Down
2. Pick a Fight
3. Carry On
4. The End of the Day
5. Don't Say Goodbye
6. Counting the Days
7. Bro
8. San Simeon
9. You Think It's a Joke
10. Forgiveness
11. Margaret Ann
12. Get Away
13. 99 Red Balloons
14. Donut Dan

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Goldfinger   Primary Artist
John Feldmann   Guitar,Vocals
Darrin Pfeiffer   Drums
Kelly Lemieux   Bass,Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

Joern-Uwe Fahrenkrog-Petersen   Composer
Carlo Karges   Composer
John Feldmann   Composer,Engineer,Producer
Jay Rifkin   Producer,Executive Producer
Mark Dearnley   Engineer
Tim Palmer   Mixing,Composer,Producer
Jeff Bender   Photography
Alan Forbes   Illustrations
Charlie Paulson   Composer
Adam Redner   Design,Art Direction
Patrick McDowell   A&R
Ryan Bakerink   Photography
Kevin McAlea   Composer
Kristine Ripley   Art Direction
Bettina Brunner   Photography
Robert Brunner   Photography
Dana Pilson   Production Coordination
Chris Johnson   Composer
Joe Gastwirt   Mastering