The world is a cold, fucked-up place, but every so often it drops little gifts to remind us that life is alright. Bars of Gold’s semi-self-titled debut, Of Gold, is one of those gifts. It sucked when post-hardcore masters Bear vs. Shark broke up, but from those remnants vocalist/guitarist/keyboardist Marc Paffi and drummer Brandon Moss have built up a new, thoroughly awesome indie rock effort. This is the rock equivalent of babies and puppies laughing together underneath a double rainbow.
That said, those first two tracks are rockers. “Birds” also has a heavy BvS sound, but it incorporates some more indie elements. The guitars plink and bend a little more. There’s a heavier emphasis on atmosphere. By the time the final track of the A side, “The Hustle,” arrives the group shifts into more of a Modest Mouse/Built to Spill vibe. “Hustle” could’ve easily fit in with the songs on We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank. It’s got the same country/indie rock mix, blending banjo with a threatening 4/4 beat.
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