The Glow (Gold Celeste album)
| The Glow | |
|---|---|
| Studio album by | |
| Released | 11 September 2015 |
| Genre | psychedelic pop |
| Length | 42:11 |
| Label | Riot Factory |
The Glow is the debut album by Norwegian psychedelic pop band Gold Celeste. It was released on 11 September 2015 on Riot Factory.
Critical reception
The album has been well received by critics. Nordic Music said it was a "dream pop style album with melodies, lovely layers of sound and interesting lyrics that should make you think, and have far more depth than you might imagine at first listen."[1] The Line of Best fit said the album "occupies the middle ground somewhere between the ephemeral and the tangible - a sonically woven tapestry that's interested predominantly in the human condition".[2] The Edge Magazine called it a "sophisticated statement sound of soft psychedelia with unhurried lyrics and a dreamy tone in a debut is a rarity. It sounds like a film soundtrack, and its length lends itself to fully entrancing listeners."[3]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Nordic Music | 7.5/10 |
| The Line of Best Fit | 8/10 |
| The Edge Magazine | |
Track listing
All tracks are written by Gold Celeste.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Can of Worms" | 6:51 |
| 2. | "But a Poem" | 1:08 |
| 3. | "Open your Eyes" | 4:45 |
| 4. | "The Dreamers" | 4:46 |
| 5. | "Grand New Spin" | 3:35 |
| 6. | "Time of Your Life" | 3:26 |
| 7. | "Pastures" | 0:51 |
| 8. | "Is This What You Can Not Do" | 4:46 |
| 9. | "You and I" | 4:31 |
| 10. | "On the Brink" | 0:55 |
| 11. | "The Start of Something Beautiful" | 6:31 |
| Total length: | 42:11 | |
Personnel
Gold Celeste
- Simen Hallset - vocals, bass, keyboards
- Eirik Fidjeland - backing vocals, guitar, keyboards
- Petter Andersen - drums
Additional personnel
- Karl Klaseie - mastering
- Benedikte Olsen - artwork
References
- ^ Wors, Andy (2015-11-21). "Gold Celeste - 'The Glow'". nordicmusicreview. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
- ^ "Gold Celeste set up camp between sleep and sentience". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
- ^ "Review: Gold Celeste – The Glow". The Edge. 2015-09-01. Retrieved 2025-07-06.