Goldfinger

Goldfinger is an American punk rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1994, fronted by John Feldmann. They are associated with ska-punk, pop-punk and alternative rock and have released multiple albums since the mid-1990s.

Reviews note collaborations on album tracks (Bert McCracken, Benji Madden, Ian Watkins) and reference a return with Hello Destiny (2008). The band's self-titled debut (1996) is referenced by reviewers for its alien cover art.

Two DeBaser reviews discuss Goldfinger's albums Open Your Eyes and Hello Destiny. Reviewers note a mix of ska-punk, pop-punk and alternative rock, with lyrical shifts toward serious themes on Hello Destiny. Both reviews praise energetic tracks while pointing out moments of derivation and unevenness. Recommended entry points: the Hello Destiny review by Reehkallak78 and the Open Your Eyes review by dark schneider.

For:Listeners of ska-punk, pop-punk and alternative rock; readers interested in lyrical themes of war, politics and growing up; fans of early-2000s Californian punk.