From the online Sept. 2006 issue of Out Magazine

by David Ciminelli

Hope For Agoldensummer
I Bought a Heart Made of Art in the Deep, Deep South
[(Independent)]
The ethereal, eloquent songs of Hope For Agoldensummer are as promising and wonderful as the band’s moniker. Built around majestic melodies and strong storytelling, the songs of these classically trained out musicians make the perfect soundtrack to a golden summer. The hip folk-rock quintet’s latest EP was recorded in friends’ backyards and basements in and around Athens and Atlanta—and, for better not worse, that’s exactly what it sounds like: lush, intoxicating, and heart-rending. And above the excellent musicianship lies one of the most powerful, beautiful voices and seamless harmonies to surface since Indigo Girls. It’s not everyday you’re invited to share a private moment with a group of jaw-droppingly talented musicians sitting around jamming on a lazy summer afternoon. Surf over to their Web site for a sample and enjoy one of the simple, uncompromising pleasures that come with life in a small town.
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