Years active 2007–2014 Active until 2014 | ||
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Website abovethegoldenstate.com Members Michael WatsonTim AylwardBrook Mosser Albums Above the Golden State, Nations, Words Don't Act, The Golden Rule Similar Sounds Under Radio, Sound Team, The Silent League, Wavorly, After Edmund | ||
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Above the Golden State was an American Christian rock band from Portland, Oregon. Their self-titled debut album, Above the Golden State, was released on July 22, 2008 through Sparrow Records. The band's first single from the album was "Sound of Your Name", which was included in WOW Hits 2009 as a bonus track. An EP called "The Golden Rule" was released in 2010, 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.
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Above the Golden State has been described as being Indie-Rock, and Christian, but Above the Golden State is self-described 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.
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Sound of Your NameAbove the Golden State · 2008
I'll Love You SoAbove the Golden State · 2008
All My HeartAbove the Golden State · 2008