Stomping Ground [Clean] (2000)

About this title: As far as punk bands with a ska edge go, Goldfinger writes and performs punchy, three-minute slices of adrenaline as well as anyone, with the notable exception of Rancid. Of course, the whole genre is haunted by the specter of the late, great Clash, who did it better than anyone else. On Stomping Ground, Goldfinger shows a little more versatility. The beginning of "The End of the Day" almost has a Kinks' feel to it. "Bro" is Soundgarden-heavy. Goldfinger still hasn't matched their breakthrough "Here in My Bedroom" from their 1996 debut, but "I'm Down," "San Simeon," "You Think It's a Joke," ... read more

Tracks:

1. I'm Down [Feldmann]
2. Pick a Fight [Feldmann]
3. Carry On [Johnson/Feldmann/Pa]
4. The End of the Day [Feldmann]
5. Don't Say Goodbye [Feldmann]
6. Counting the Days [Feldmann]
7. Bro [Feldmann/Paulson]
8. San Simeon [Feldmann]
9. You Think It's a Joke [Palmer/Feldmann]
10. Forgiveness [Feldmann]
11. Margaret Ann [Feldmann]
12. Get Away [Feldmann/Paulson]
13. 99 Red Balloons [Fahrenkrog-Peterson]
14. Donut Dan [Feldmann]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.