GoldenCore Records

18/08/2025

Most recent reviews from the big German print magazines (here/today: Deaf Forever, Rock Hard, Break Out, Good Times). Thank you! It´s good to know that we do something right!

15/08/2025

Great review of our double-LP-reissue of MEGACE "Inner War" on Saitenkult.de! Check it out!
https://www.saitenkult.de/2025/07/29/megace-inner-war/

Nach dem entfesselten Debütalbum ´Human Errors´ war klar, MEGACE würden nicht einfach den Pfad des E

15/08/2025

https://www.hellfire-magazin.de/passenger-move-time.../
"There are reissues that you dismiss as curiosities, and then there is “Move Time.” Recorded in 1981, this rock gem from the southern German band Passenger suddenly seems more relevant than ever in 2025: warm, analog AOR sound meets compositional substance, soulful vocals, and a clear sense of dynamics and melody. The album sounds like a lost link between Toto, Lake, and Alan Parsons, without coming across as a mere copy.
There is much to suggest that “Move Time” was originally more of a studio project than a live band. But that is precisely part of its appeal. The songs are well arranged, polished, with great attention to detail; you can hear that professionals were at work here. Particularly exciting is the proximity to Garattoni's later esoteric phase, which is already hinted at in the atmospheric backing vocals of his wife Li, for example in the melancholic title track or the elegiac “See In My Reflection.” Li Susanne makes a personal entrance with a melancholic, slightly mysterious undertone. The guitar cautiously feels its way into the arrangement, while warm synths create a contemplative mood. The female backing vocals (presumably Li Garattoni) lend the track an almost esoteric depth. Not a hit, but a sensitive, dreamy portrait to start with. “See in my Reflection” is gentle, atmospheric, and introspective. Here, soft synths and a floating bass line meet flowing vocals. The song feels like an inner monologue in musical form, elegantly arranged, almost like a miniature in the style of Alan Parsons. The background vocals reinforce the dreamy atmosphere. One of the most emotional tracks on the album. Attention! Here comes some classic AOR! The song “Just in this Night” follows a clear hook structure with a flowing guitar riff and a light drive. The melody is catchy without being intrusive. The song tells of fleeting moments, of closeness, and the feeling that something special might only happen once. Typical of its time, but charming and honest. Track number four, “Turning in my Life,” is a quiet, introspective track with an almost progressive structure. The guitar lines revolve around a melancholic undertone, while the keys create an ethereal mood. Thematically, it's about change, maturity, perhaps even letting go. Here, the band's musical prowess is evident in subtle changes in tempo and mood. A clear, confident, and emotionally uplifting song. That's “I Don't Cry No More.” The lyrics hint at a farewell, but also a new beginning. The rhythm section provides a solid foundation on which the chorus can unfold. Perhaps the most danceable track on the album, and crazy too! “I Wanna Be Crazy” features funky guitar licks, a lively bass, and driving drums that add a touch of disco feeling to the AOR sound. The lyrics are about breaking out of routines—with a slight wink. One could almost wish for a saxophone solo here. A fun contrast to the otherwise rather solemn songs. Next up is “Turn up the Light.” An atmospheric late-night track with a nostalgic undertone. The band plays with space and silence here, with the instruments placed far apart, which makes the song particularly airy. Perfect for nighttime car rides or that last drink before heading home. The penultimate song, “Listen to the Radio,” is a song about the love of music, about the importance of radio in an analog era. Musically, the piece is reminiscent of Foreigner or Toto in its quiet moments. The production serves the song well, the vocals are clear and close. An unexcited but very charming piece of pop-rock history. The title track is both the finale and a highlight. Almost ballad-like in structure, but with a dramatically charged crescendo. The keyboards shine, the guitar sings, the vocals are palpably emotional. The song reflects on time, change, and the question of what remains. A bittersweet conclusion.
“Move Time” is a good reissue. The melodies carry, the arrangements are convincing, and the production perfectly brings the spirit of the 70s/80s into the present day. If you like classically composed, soulful rock with a West Coast flair, you'll find a real gem here, along with a little chapter of German music history."

  Geschrieben von: Tim Karow Band: Passenger Album: Move Time Genre: AOR / Spheric Rock Plattenfirma: GAMA Musikverlags GmbH Veröffentlichung: 25.07.2025   Es gibt Re-issues, die man als …

21/07/2025

ROCK HARD MAGAZINE, Germany, recent issue. THANK YOU!!!!!

21/07/2025

9 out of 10 points for the MEGACE reissue "Human Errors" at FFM Rock! Check it out!!

MEGACE - Human Errors Verfasst von Jochen Strubel am 17. Juli 2025. VÖ: 04.07.2025(Golden Core Records / ZYX)Style: Progressive ThrashHomepage:MEGACE Das hier ist das 1991'er Debüt Album der Hamburger Prog Thrasher, die sich leider schon lange aufgelöst haben, doch dank unserem „Neudi“ kriege...

21/07/2025

14/07/2025

You want to read about our reissue of the BLOODRUNNER album "Total Annihilation"? Then check out My Revelations Magazine!

BLOODRUNNER - Total Annihilation (Re-Release)

14/07/2025

...and the next great review for the fantastic and epic new EP of MARQUIS DE SADE! Check out Oblivion Magazine:

´Somewhere Up In The Mountains´ kenne ich zwar erst seit der grandiosen Einspielung durch Roxxcalibur. Für mich einer der schönsten und größten Songs auf der „Gems Of The NWoBHM“ aus 2015. Und auch live war das einer der Höhepunkte im Programm der einzigen „Coverband“ mit Alben im Gep...

14/07/2025

Great review of the fifth part of our famous compilation SOUND & ACTION at BleedingForMetal magazine! Check it out!

Metal-Webzine von Hardrock bis Death und Grind! CD-Reviews, Interviews und Liveberichte. Wir suchen ständig Autoren-Verstärkung für unsere Crew!

13/07/2025

Better late than never: Great review of the INFERNO reissue "Psychic Distance" on Er-Em- Online! Thank you!

Auch wenn die Wiederveröffentlichung doch schon eine Weile her ist (November 2023) sollte man diese etwas „aktuellere“ Ausgrabung von Neudi für Golden Core mit einer kurzen Review würdigen. 1993 auf dem noch recht jungen Label Massacre Records veröffentlicht, brachte das in Amerika nur auf T...

10/07/2025

Great review in Powermetal.de of the reissue of the MEGACE debut album "Human Errors", released on CD and LP through Golden Core/ZYX!
https://powermetal.de/review/review-Megace/Human_Errors__Re-Release_,44798,44570.html

Grandioser Re-Release einer ebenso grandiosen Platte!