GO RYDELL – The Golden Age (Review)

GO RYDELL
The Golden Age
[Black Numbers]
Score: 7
Stream: “Suck Brick Kid”

Like a less depressing version of Off With Their Heads, Go Rydell prefer music that is short and sweet. This punk formula is nothing new, but it is an entertaining one that is always winning over new fans. None of The Golden Age‘s ten tracks pass two minutes in length, so you can imagine that this is quick album to play through. Luckily, the songs don’t sound cut short like with most bands that do this kind of speed. Instead of suffering from it, Go Rydell seem to thrive from it. There are, however, several songs that slow down a bit. Tracks like “Suck Brick Kid” and “1955” feel more evenly paced, and therefore stand out from the pack more. In fact, if the band would do this style more often, they could really have something on their hands. It wouldn’t be new or unique, but it would be damn good. As they stand now, Go Rydell are doing their genre justice. The Golden Age is a fun record that will call you back from time to time. (NL)