Hello Destiny...
Hello Destiny... is the sixth album by American punk rock/ska punk band Goldfinger.
| Hello Destiny... | ||||
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| Released | April 22, 2008 | |||
| Recorded | 2006–2007 | |||
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| Length | 36:16 | |||
| Label | SideOneDummy | |||
| Producer | John Feldmann | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating | 
| AbsolutePunk | (77%)[1] | 
| Allmusic |      [2] | 
| Punknews.org |      [3] | 
Background
    
In January 2007, Goldfinger were finishing up their new album, which they were expecting to release in mid-2007.[4]
Release
    
On April 30, 2007, "Free Kevin Kjonaas" was posted on the band's Myspace profile.[5] Following this, they appeared at the Wakestock festival in Canada.[6] On January 2, 2008, a track titled "One More Time" was posted on the band's Myspace profile. The band mentioned that their next album would be released in April of the same year.[7] In early April, the band appeared at the Bamboozle Left festival.[8] It was released on April 22, 2008 through SideOneDummy Records.[9] The single "One More Time" impacted radio on April 22, 2008.[10] Between mid-June and early August, the band toured with Less Than Jake on their Sleep It Off Tour in the US.[11] In February and March 2009, the band toured Australia as part of the Soundwave festival.[12]
Track listing
    
All songs are written by John Feldmann, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Length | 
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "One More Time" | 3:14 | 
| 2. | "Get Up" | 2:59 | 
| 3. | "Goodbye" | 2:36 | 
| 4. | "Without Me" | 3:14 | 
| 5. | "If I'm Not Right" | 3:35 | 
| 6. | "War" (Feldmann, Charlie Paulson) (Featuring Ian Watkins of Lostprophets) | 3:37 | 
| 7. | "How Do You Do It" | 2:11 | 
| 8. | "Bury Me" | 3:25 | 
| 9. | "Not Amused" (Paulson) | 1:49 | 
| 10. | "Handjobs For Jesus" (Featuring Bert McCracken of The Used and Monique Powell of Save Ferris) | 4:37 | 
| 11. | "Free Kevin Kjonaas" | 3:24 | 
| 12. | "Julian" (Hidden track) | 1:35 | 
| No. | Title | Length | 
|---|---|---|
| 13. | "Smile" | 3.31 | 
| No. | Title | Length | 
|---|---|---|
| 13. | "Windows" | 2:07 | 
Personnel
    
- John Feldmann – rhythm guitar, lead vocals
- Charlie Paulson – lead guitar
- Kelly LeMieux – bass
- Darrin Pfeiffer – drums
Additional personnel
- Matt Appleton - keyboards, horns
References
    
- "Goldfinger - Hello Destiny - Album Review". AbsolutePunk.
- "Hello Destiny - Goldfinger". Allmusic.
- "Goldfinger - Hello Destiny". Punknews.org.
- August, Justin (January 28, 2007). "Goldfinger nearly done with new record, vague promises of touring". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
- Paul, Aubin (April 30, 2007). "Goldfinger posts new song for animal activist Kevin Kjonaas". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 14, 2022.
- White, Adam (June 2, 2007). "Protest The Hero, Flatliners, Fucked Up, Deftones, Goldfinger at Wakestock 2007". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
- "Goldfinger post new song, possible summer tour plans?". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. January 2, 2008. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
- "Blaqk Audio, Hot Water Music, H2O added to Bamboozle Left". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. February 15, 2008. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
- "Goldfinger Titles Album – Set Release Date". Archived from the original on 2008-02-01. Retrieved 2008-01-24.
- "AllAccess.com Alternative eWeekly". AllAccess. April 15, 2008. Retrieved July 2, 2016.
- "Less Than Jake announces more dates (Goldfinger, Rancid)". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. June 2, 2008. Retrieved July 10, 2017.
- Hutton, Sarah (September 23, 2008). "Soundwave Line-up 2009". FasterLouder. Junkee Media. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
