Released 18 March 2013 Length 48:34 Artist Woodkid Label Label Gum | Recorded 2010–2012 Run Boy Run (EP) The Golden Age Release date 18 March 2013 | |
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Genres Baroque pop, Orchestral pop Nominations World Music Award for World’s Best Album Similar Desierto (Original Motion Pi, The Divergent Series: In, Overgrown, Memoryhouse, An Awesome Wave | ||
Woodkid the golden age 2013
The Golden Age is the debut studio album from French singer-songwriter and director Woodkid. It was released on March 18, 2013 through independent label, Green United Music. Lemoine released the official album cover through a video he created himself on December 14, 2012 and released the album's corresponding track listing one week later on December 21, 2012 on his official Facebook page.
Contents
- Woodkid the golden age 2013
- Woodkid the golden age feat max richter embers official hd video
- Singles
- Critical response
- Track listing
- Songs
- References
During an interview with NBHAP Lemoine told that childhood is the "The Golden Age" for him.
Woodkid the golden age feat max richter embers official hd video
Singles
Three songs appearing in the album have been released as singles:
"Run Boy Run" was used in several O2 adverts (those voiced by Sean Bean).
The music video for Woodkid track "Run Boy Run" was nominated for Best Short Form Music Video at the 2013 Grammy Awards. It was directed by Yoann Lemoine (Woodkid) himself.
Critical response
On Metacritic, the album has a score of 66 out of 100, based on 9 reviews.
Logan Smithson of PopMatters states "There can be no doubt against the fact that The Golden Age feels powerful. Whether it’s more of a thoughtless Michael Bay thriller or a deep adventure with the intricacies of Christopher Nolan, there are definitely explosions galore and production values that will keep you on the edge of your seat. There aren’t many albums that sound like Woodkid’s The Golden Age. If you’re in the mood for something bold, with loud production and poetic lyrics, The Golden Age might be worth hearing. It just might not be an experience that sticks with you in the long run."
Heather Phares of AllMusic said that while "it's beyond cliche to call sweeping, orchestral music "filmic," but in the case of music video director Yoann Lemoine's debut album as Woodkid, The Golden Age, the term fits." He also stated that "Lemoine's music is more in line with Antony & the Johnsons -- lavish, often torchy songs that pair dramatic backdrops with his charmingly imperfect vocals", and, despite the fact that it is an "at times exhausting album, The Golden Age shows Lemoine is skilled at making music as well as music videos."
Track listing
Track list
Songs
1The Golden Age3:45
2Run Boy Run3:33
3The Great Escape3:17