Above The Golden State

The Golden Rule
Sparrow Records

Weezer’s influence on the six-song EP follow up to Above The Golden State’s critically acclaimed debut is undeniable and acknowledged, which is great because Weezer is great and because most Christian bands in the same genre that might want to claim them can’t.

Unfortunately Above The Golden State isn’t most Christian bands.

Laid-back pop-rock? Check. Undeniable knack for the hook? Check.

Christian lyrics? Check. Looking like Buddy Holly? Well even if they don’t, plenty of their fans — myself included — probably do. Good job.