The Glow (Gold Celeste album)

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The Glow
The Glow Gold Celeste album.jpg
Studio album by
Gold Celeste
Released11 September 2015
Genre psychedelic pop
Length42:11
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.

Contents

Composition and recording

When asked where the album's name comes from the band said "the glow every human being is carrying, whether they’re aware of it or not." [1]

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." [2] 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". [3] 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." [4]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Nordic Music7.5/10
The Line of Best Fit8/10
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Track listing

All tracks are written by Gold Celeste.

No.TitleLength
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

Additional personnel

References

  1. ↑ Lester, Paul (2015-08-31). "The playlist – new bands: Vogue Dots, Gold Celeste, Palace Winter and more". The Guardian. ISSN   0261-3077 . Retrieved 2025-07-14.
  2. ↑ Wors, Andy (2015-11-21). "Gold Celeste - 'The Glow'". nordicmusicreview. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
  3. ↑ "Gold Celeste set up camp between sleep and sentience". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
  4. ↑ "Review: Gold Celeste – The Glow". The Edge. 2015-09-01. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
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