GOLDFINGER (BAND)

'Goldfinger' is a ska/pop punk band that formed in 1994.

Contents

History

Discography

Studio albums

Live albums

Singles

Video game appearances

Samples

External links

History

Goldfinger was formed by John Feldmann on vocals and guitar, Simon Williams on bass, Darrin Pfeiffer on drums, and Charlie Paulson on guitar. Before they were signed to a major label, they released an EP titled ''Richter''. The demo was wildly popular among the Orange County ska scene, and would catch the interest of major labels in the late 90's. Many of the songs on Richter are demo versions of songs on their full length debut, ''Goldfinger'', which was released in 1996. Though their second album, ''Hang-Ups'', was less successful, the band still maintained a devoted fanbase in the hardcore community. Their third studio LP was ''Stomping Ground'', which sold poorly in the US but was a modest hit in some European Countries, thanks to a cover of 99 Red Balloons, sung partly in German. 2002's ''Open Your Eyes'' was the first for their new record label, Jive/Zomba.
Frontman John Feldmann has produced records for Mest, The Used (whose vocalist Bert McCracken sang some guest vocals on 'Open Your Eyes' and 'Ocean Size') and Story of the Year. He also produced Good Charlotte's single "The Anthem", which was originally named "Oracle of Elcaro". Since the band began, Feldmann has become a vegan and animal rights supporter, as can be seen briefly in the music video for "Open Your Eyes". In early 2005, they released their first album for their new label, Maverick Records, titled "Disconnection Notice". It featured the single "Wasted". The CD was less well received compared to former Goldfinger albums. Former band members include founding bassist Simon Williams, who left the band following ''Hang-Ups'', and Brian Arthur, who left the band following Disconnection Notice''.
"99 Red Balloons" also featured in ''Not Another Teen Movie'' along with ''Eurotrip'', and their cover of The Spiral Starecase's "More Today Than Yesterday" plays during the ending credits of ''The Waterboy''. "Superman" was also featured in the comedy ''Kingpin'' and the first Tony Hawk Pro Skater video game. Scuba Dice from Rte's You're A Star sang 99 Red Balloons for the songs from films night.
Goldfinger's song "I Want" from ''Disconnection Notice'' is featured in ''Burnout Revenge'' on the ''Playstation 2'', ''Xbox'', and ''Xbox 360'', and the song "My Everything" is featured on "SSX On Tour" also by EA games.
2006 saw Alternative Press Magazine list the self titled Goldfinger CD as one "10 albums that shaped 1996" along side No Doubt, Weezer and others.
After guitarist Brian Arthur resigned, Goldfinger announced that their old guitarist Charlie Paulson would return. An article is posted on their MySpace page, and they have returned to their old logo. A new album is being recorded (which Paulson states will sound like "old school Goldfinger") but due to tour-related knee injuries and possible cancer in his son Julian, Feldmann will be unable to tour for this album until 2008. As such, the release will not occur until then. The new record will be released on the independent record label Side One Dummy.
To tide fans over until the full-length release, Goldfinger is recording a live EP featuring two new songs, to be released on iTunes.

Discography

Studio albums

'Date of Release'	'Title'	'Label'	'Billboard 200'	'US sales'
February 27, 1996	Goldfinger	Universal Records	110	-
September 23, 1997	Hang-Ups	Universal Records	85	-
March 28, 2000	Stomping Ground	Mojo Records	109	-
May 7, 2002	Open Your Eyes	Mojo Records, Jive Records	136	-
February 15, 2005	Disconnection Notice	Maverick Records	-	-
April 19, 2005	The Best Of Goldfinger	Mojo Records, Jive Records	-	-

Live albums

'Date of Release'	'Title'	'Label'	'Billboard 200'	'US sales'
November 9, 1999		Universal Records	-	-
2001		Mojo Records	-	-
March 23, 2004	Live at the House of Blues	Kung Fu Records	-	-

In late April 2007, Goldfinger is recording a live EP (including two new songs) to be released on iTunes.
A new CD by Goldfinger is expected early 2008, along with a tour for the album.

Singles

★ Here in Your Bedroom

★ Mable

★ Miles Away

★ This Lonely Place

★ Superman

★ If Only

★ Counting the Days

★ 99 Red Balloons

★ San Simeon

★ Open Your Eyes

★ Spokesman

★ Tell Me

★ Wasted

Video game appearances

Song	Game	Platform(s)
Superman	Tony Hawk's Pro Skater	Sony PlayStation, Nintendo 64, Sega Dreamcast
99 Red Balloons		Playstation 2
99 Red Balloons (cover)	Donkey Konga	Gamecube
I'm Down	Andy McDonald's Skateboarding	Sony PlayStation
Spokesman	Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4	Sony PlayStation, Nintendo Gamecube, Microsoft Xbox, Windows PC, Mac
I Want	Burnout Revenge	Playstation 2, Microsoft Xbox, Microsoft Xbox 360
I Want	Burnout Legends	PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS
I'm Down	ESPN X-Games Snowboarding	Playstation 2
My Everything	SSX On Tour	Microsoft Xbox,Playstation 2, Nintendo Gamecube, Playstation Portable

Samples

External links

★ Goldfinger Official website

★ Goldfinger MySpace website

★ About the new album Disconnection Notice