(2 Out of 5)

As a longtime fan of Goldfinger, I can honestly say I was a tad disappointed with Hello Destiny.  I had hoped the band would digress to their earlier roots, however, this album really offers nothing new and exciting from the pop-punk vets.

Hello Destiny is slightly better than their previous over-the-top-pop effort Disconnection Notice.  The opening track, “One More Time” is extremely hook filled and offers just over three minutes of sing-a-long opportunities.  Other tracks, however, like “Goodbye” and “How Do You Do It” fall short and left me feeling unfulfilled.

“Get Up” and “If I’m Not Right…” are Hello Destiny’s redeeming tracks, complete with obvious ska influences like horns and quick strummed guitar melodics.  Known for their satirical take on things, Goldfinger tackle biblical facts and interpretations on “Handjobs For Jesus” with a genre crossing song, which includes pop, hardcore and even country.  Ultimately, fans of Goldfinger, who have liked them since their early days will probably not like this record, but new pop-punk connoisseurs will appreciate it.

Suggested Listening: “Get Up” and “If I’m Not Right…”

 

By: Adam K. Zakroczymski III - Senior Editor / Founder