Goldcard

RESTOCK. After much coercion from his peers, reluctant genius Charlie Campbell finally allowed the world to hear the Goldcard recordings -- which a small, privileged group of awe-inspired musicians had long whispered about and who came out of the woodwork to help complete this year. Brace yourself for recordings of the greatest band that never was. Recorded with members of Grandaddy, Quasi, Sleater-Kinney and Pond, Mr. Campbell's knack for creating otherworldly, orchestral psych is truly unmatched.

Recalling The Grifters' perverse soul, the sad pop aspects of Sparklehorse and Grandaddy, an overall vibe of someone who's losing it à la Skip Spence, and in the shadow of the Pet Sounds legacy, Goldcard is truly a beautiful piece of work over which fans of mysterious, innovative pop music will drop to their knees, look upwards and thank the heavens the day these rare recordings were made available the public.