“The Gold,” a standout track from Manchester Orchestra’s 2017 album A Black Mile to the Surface, has resonated with audiences and critics alike, achieving chart success on both the option Airplay and Adult Alternative Songs charts. Released as a single, the song quickly became a fan favourite, lauded for its emotional depth and atmospheric soundscapes.
The song’s enduring appeal stems from its exploration of complex themes of memory, loss, and the search for meaning. A Black Mile to the Surface was a pivotal release for Manchester Orchestra, marking a shift in their sonic approach and solidifying their position as a leading force in the indie rock scene. “the Gold” specifically garnered attention for its lyrical vulnerability and frontman Andy Hull’s raw vocal delivery.
“The Gold” premiered as the second single from A Black Mile to the Surface on June 15, 2017. It peaked at number 24 on Billboard’s Alternative Airplay chart, as reported on August 7, 2017, and reached number 31 on the Adult Alternative Songs chart by August 8, 2017.
The song was written by Andy Hull, the lead singer and songwriter for manchester Orchestra. Hull has spoken about the album’s themes being inspired by the death of his father-in-law, and the resulting exploration of grief and remembrance is palpable throughout A Black Mile to the Surface, and especially in “The Gold.”
The track is featured on the soundtrack for the 2018 film Love, Simon. Manchester Orchestra is an American indie rock band formed in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2004.The band consists of Andy Hull (vocals, guitar), Robert McDowell (guitar, vocals), Christopher Freeman (bass), and Aaron Lee Dobrinsky (drums).
references:
“Manchester Orchestra Chart History (Alternative airplay)”. Billboard. Retrieved August 7,2017.
“Manchester Orchestra Chart History (Adult Alternative Songs)”. billboard. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
