Golden (EP)

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Golden
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EP by
ReleasedMarch 25, 2014 (2014-03-25)
Recorded2012–2014
Genre
Length12:35
Label Astralwerks
Producer Ryan Daly, Anthony Improgo
Parade of Lights chronology
Born To Live, Born To Love
(2012)
Golden
(2014)
Feeling Electric
(2015)
Singles from Golden
  1. "We're The Kids"
    Released: June 13, 2013
  2. "Golden"
    Released: January 17, 2014

Golden is the second extended play by Californian electronic rock outfit, Parade of Lights. It was the band's first release on Astralwerks after previously self-releasing their previous extended play. The EP was released on March 25, 2014 to iTunes and Spotify.

Contents

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Golden"3:04
2."We're The Kids"2:57
3."The Island"3:36
4."Burn"2:58
Total length:12:35

Charting

Chart (2014)Peak
position
US Top Heatseekers Albums ( Billboard )44 [1]

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References

  1. "Parade of Lights - Heatseeker Album Chart History". Billboard. Billboard.com.