The Golden Chariots of Mars are an original Rock and Roll quartet from Minnesota (childhood home of Bob Dylan and MacGyver). Female vocals with an aggressive edge.
Catie - Winterland Studios recording session Review from Smother.net Summer 2005:Minnesotas The Golden Chariots of Mars claims that theyve got sixty songs under their belt. Here they offer a glimpse of thirteen of those tunes. Led by female lead singer Catie Larson, The Golden Chariots of Mars are sort of a female and less distorted and heavy version of The Pixies writing angular guitar riffs that juxtapose their enigmatic song structures. Above the crunchy guitars and truncated drums is a noodled bliss of melody that co-exists nicely. While not overly aggressive, their songs fit raging moods wellor at least their aftermaths.
- J-Sin
Review from Skratch Magazine September 2005:
The debut full-length album from this Minnesota quartet features one of the most pretentious names in the business. The music is also pretentiousbut pretty damn good, too. With haunting female vocals soaring over a steady rock beat, the band captures a psychedelic vibe that is taken up several notches with the use of a Hammond organ, a Felgemaker pipe organ, and a theremin. While the album opens with several slow, spacey songs reminiscent of Morcheeba, the later tracks are pure, gritty rock that sounds amazingly like the L.A. band, Mary's Danish. This is an incredible first album from a band with a boatload of talent and potential. The album art is great and the songs are pure. It's probably best to check this band out now before a major label signs the band and ruins it all. -DugReview from Impact Press 2005:
Golden Chariots of Mars self-titled Magnetic Sea Sound Recordings This Minnesota quartet is fronted by singer Catie Larson. Her powerful voice is perfectly blended with the rock and roll riffs produced by the rest of the band. They have differently paced songs which showcases Larson's voice in multiple ways. The album is altogether very solid. (KB)
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