Leopold and His Fiction – Golden Friends
I talk a lot about local act Leopold and His Fiction on this site, and for good reason. The blues-rock outfit has been a favorite of mine since their debut EP five years ago, and it has become a great “music experience” to watch them grow and become the wrecking ball that they are today. This week, I was given their latest offering, the single “Golden Friends” from their as-of-yet untitled third record. This is the first recording I’ve heard from the group since they became a three-piece band and I was pretty darn excited to see what they cooked up in the studio with Producer Thom Monahan (Devendra Banhart, Little Joy, Vetiver).
Without a doubt, “Golden Friends” is the strongest tune I’ve heard from Leopold. The dark, brooding track screams and echos like a mashup of The Doors and Wolfmother. Frontman Daniel James’ poetic approach to songwriting creates a complex and complicated late-night lament that plays in your head like a movie, showcasing his strength as a songwriter. The story is a familiar one. Guy likes girl, girl is hot and cold. Yet, James’ imagery behind the dark blues makes it sound a whole lot more important…
“you pray now that you are gone another chance will be rest upon your fate
when the morning time does come and still youre unsure what you desire
you fall down onto your knees this is your kingdom these are your dreams, aint that right?
you come around to hold my hand but i cant ever be what you require”
It would appear that if “Golden Friends” is any indication of what the record sounds like, we are all in for a real treat. Leopold and His Fiction has become one of the very best bands in San Francisco and are gaining some serious momentum after some hardcore touring schedules that have turned the group into a powerful live act. This is a song that will surely help launch them to wider recognition. The track will be available for purchase in April but the band has been cool enough to stream it for you guys so you can hear it. We’d love to hear what ya’ll think about the single and of course, we’ll let you know when the full-length street day is announced. And be sure you check them out when they come to your town soon…
Mar 5 2010 8:00P
Ghost Town Gallery oakland, California
Mar 16 2010 8:00P
Art Disaster no.10 Austin, Texas
Mar 18 2010 1:00P
Bay Area Takeover @ Beauty Bar Austin, Texas
Mar 18 2010 4:00P
Gueros -Mike Galaxy Presents Austin
Mar 25 2010 8:00P
Highland Inn Atlanta
Mar 27 2010 8:00P
Favorite Things Records Greensboro, North Carolina
Mar 28 2010 8:00P
The Milestone Charlotte, North Carolina
Mar 30 2010 8:00P
The Nightlight Chaple Hill, North Carolina
Mar 31 2010 8:00P
TBD Washington DC, Washington DC
Apr 1 2010 8:00P
Union Pool Brooklyn, New York
Apr 2 2010 8:00P
Piano’s New York, New York
Apr 3 2010 8:00P
PA’s Lounge Sommerville, Massachusetts
Apr 4 2010 8:00P
The Khyber Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Apr 7 2010 8:00P
Lager House Detroit
Apr 8 2010 8:00P
Southgate House Newport, Kentucky
Apr 10 2010 8:00P
Cal’s Liquor Chicago, Illinois
Apr 11 2010 8:00P
400 Bar Minneapolis, Minnesota
Apr 12 2010 8:00P
Vaudeville Mews w/Dum DUm Girls Des Moines, Iowa
Apr 14 2010 8:00P
The Replay Lawrence, Kansas
Apr 15 2010 8:00P
Larimer Lounge denver, Colorado
Apr 24 2010 8:00P
Crepe Place w/Deer Tick santa cruz, California
Apr 29 2010 8:00P
The Echo w/Lemon Sun Los Angeles, California
Apr 30 2010 8:00P
Bar Pink w/lemon sun san diego
May 1 2010 8:00P
NR presents, venue TBD w/Lemon Sun LAS VEGAS
May 2 2010 8:00P
The Continental Room w/Lemon Sun Fullerton, California
Stream “Golden Friends”…
