Goldenboy - Underneath the Radio

Goldenboy
Underneath the Radio
Eenie Meenie Records
Grade: A-

With little in common with the other Golden Boy – Oscar De La Hoya – Goldenboy’s Underneath the Radio is quietly miraculous in its indie pop lushness. When you throw on the record and “Ice Breaker Blues” warms up, you aren’t expecting magic to appear with such vigor as the drums and guitars kick in. Put just let Underneath the Radio to spin, sit back and relax, and you will quickly become a fan of the cryptic Goldenboy. Spearheaded by Shon Sullivan, filled out, and realized by multi-instrumentalist Bryan Bos, along with a set of co-conspirators, Goldenboy meanders down singer-songwriter paths that are highlighted by Belle and Sebastian-type pop. Those that sweetly attain magical outcomes include the aforementioned, the terrific “Summer of the Evening,” the Elliot Smith walking (who Sullivan toured with) “I’m Still Down” and “Blackbird at Heart,” and the strong “Goodbye Erica.” Goldenboy gives you something to look forward to from sun shiny days.