The Golden Palominos

An American experimental rock collective formed and led by drummer Anton Fier in 1981, known for a rotating cast of prominent guest musicians and a shifting sound between avant-garde experimentation and more conventional rock.

Founded and led by drummer Anton Fier. Early records emphasized rhythm and avant-garde collaborators; reviewers mention guest contributors such as John Zorn, Arto Lindsay, Bill Laswell and Fred Frith. Later releases featured guest vocalists including Michael Stipe and John Lydon (as noted in reviews).

Reviews praise the self-titled debut for its rhythmic focus and avant-garde guest roster. Later records (notably Vision Of Excess) are criticized for moving toward conventional pop. Overall the coverage is admiring of early experimentation and disappointed with the group's later direction.

For:Fans of experimental/avant-garde rock, followers of Anton Fier and collaborators, listeners who enjoy art-rock supergroups.