Released in March of 2000, the punk band Goldfinger released their third record, which once again delivered a mix of tracks that were not only catchy but also featured a great deal of promise amidst a lot of pop punk hopefuls that year. “Stomping Ground” features 24-some odd minutes of catchy tunes and focuses on a variety of styles that float through punk, pop, ska, and, of course, melody. It’s an interesting and, dare I say, eclectic blend of tracks that would become calling cards for the band.
Interestingly, the Japanese version of the record would get a few other tracks, and covers from The Specials, The Police, and The Who populate that disc, so if you look out for it, you could very well pick it up. Those tracks are littered throughout the releases of the band, of course, but it’s something to take note of, overall.
According to the wiki page for this record, the band toured with Reel Big Fish to promote it, and it’s definitely a good fit overall, as the two bands complement each other quite well. While “Hang-Ups” had a more ska steady push, “Stomping Ground” featured a bit of punk rock overall, and while there were some slow moments like “The End of the Day”, the rest of the record has a great deal of frenetic pacing and melody to boot. In the end, “Stomping Ground” was a nice pivot for the band before they released their next record in 2002.
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