Above the Golden State

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Above the Golden State
Origin Portland, Oregon
Genres CCM, Christian rock
Years active2007–2014
Labels Sparrow
MembersMichael Watson
Tim Aylward
Brook Mosser

Above the Golden State was an American Christian rock band from Portland, Oregon. [1] Their self-titled debut album, Above the Golden State, was released on July 22, 2008 [2] through Sparrow Records. The band's first single from the album was "Sound of Your Name", [1] which was included in WOW Hits 2009 as a bonus track. An EP (extended play) called "The Golden Rule" was released in 2010[ needs update ], with lead single "I Am Loved". On April 3, 2012, The band released a new EP titled "Word's Don't Act," reflecting the name of its first track. The band then raised money for the independent release, at the same time changing the band's name to Nations. The self-titled album "Nations" was released on August 27, 2013. [3]

Contents

Musical style

Above the Golden State has been described as being indie rock and Christian, but Above the Golden State self-describe their music as "west coast rock, pop." Lead singer Michael Watson said "we're doing our best not to call it surf rock—basically, it's that with a touch of the rainy northwest." The band has said that they are fans of all musical styles, and have been influenced by Weezer, Five Iron Frenzy and Delirious?, as well as the Beatles and Duke Ellington. [4]

Members

Discography

Studio albums

YearAlbum detailsPeak positions
US
Christ
US
Heat
2008 Above the Golden State
  • Released: July 22, 2008
  • Label: Sparrow
2840
2013Nations
  • Released: August 27, 2013
  • Label: Independent

EPs

Singles

YearSinglePeakAlbum
US
Christ
2008"Sound of Your Name"11Above the Golden State
2009"I'll Love You So"22
2010"I Am Loved"29The Golden Rule

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References

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