Chris Staples – Golden Age

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Artist: Chris Staples

Title: Golden Age

Year: 2016

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1. Relatively Permanent (2:08)
2. Golden Age (3:18)
3. Missionary (3:10)
4. Cheap Shades (3:15)
5. Full Color Dream (3:35)
6. Park Bench (2:44)
7. Always On My Mind (2:55)
8. Times Square (2:33)
9. Vacation (3:51)
10. Hepburn In Summertime (2:42)
11. Dog Blowing A Clarinet (2:45)
12. Diary (3:13)

Review

You know those moments when a song takes you on an unexpected journey through your own memories? That's exactly what Chris Staples' "Golden Age" did for me. As I listened to this 2016 release, I found myself transported to a world of bittersweet nostalgia and raw emotion.

Staples doesn't shy away from the tough stuff in life. He weaves tales of health struggles, heartbreak, and even a pretty nasty bicycle accident into his songs. But it's not all doom and gloom - there's a thread of hope running through the album that really touched me. The way he blends his personal experiences with universal themes of love, loss, and childhood memories... it's like he's reading pages from my own diary.

What really got me was the closing track, "Diary." It felt like reaching the end of a long, emotional journey and finally being able to take a deep breath. Staples seems to be saying it's okay to look back, but we can't stay there forever. As I finished listening, I felt a little lighter, a little more accepting of my own past. "Golden Age" isn't just about Staples' story - it's an invitation for all of us to reflect, heal, and maybe even find a bit of peace with our own histories. - Lexi