Reviving the Golden Age: Starflyer 59’s ‘Lust For Gold’ Ignites a Sonic Revival
Get ready to be transported back to the halcyon days of noise pop and shoegaze as Starflyer 59 releases their 17th studio album, “Lust For Gold”, a nostalgia-fueled masterpiece that harks back to their early beginnings. Jason Martin, the mastermind behind the band, has always been known for peppering his lyrics with nostalgia, but this time he takes it to a whole new level, longing to return to the youth when music felt new and exciting, and the future seemed wide open.
With “Lust For Gold”, Starflyer 59 pays homage to their monochromatic past, both sonically and visually, with layers of sludgy guitar riffs, noise, and distortion that will transport you back to the golden age of shoegaze. Martin isn’t trying to recreate the past, but rather recapture the excitement of the process, and it shows. With the help of an all-star cast of musicians, including Steve Dail, Rob Withem, Frank Lenz, and Charlie Martin, “Lust For Gold” is a must-listen for fans of the genre and anyone looking to experience the thrill of sonic innovation.
