Gold Stars for The Aces’ New Album, "Gold Star Baby"

The long-awaited new album from The Aces blends bright sounds and disco with a touch of sparkle to create an iconic vibe, and fans will totally find a groove with this one. Gold Star Baby is the album of dazzling confidence, perfect for party season. Whether you’re a long-time fan from when the band started back in 2017, or only just hearing of them, the name won’t be one you’re forgetting any time soon.

A campy, theatrical radio-style announcement opens the album: quite literally, “Welcome to Gold Star Baby”. Opening with some beautiful vocal tones, the track brings in the synths we hear throughout the LP and sets listeners up for what they’re about to experience: disco tones, retro, nostalgic vibes, and pure carefree fun.

The album opens with its second single, “Jealous”: a catchy, groovy tune to draw us further into The Aces' world. It’s the perfect anthem for getting ready. The sound gives glitz and glam while not being too over-the-top just yet. The track radiates confidence, and the happy disco vibe makes this one perfect to set us up for the jazzy ride we’re in for.

“The Magic” is the lead single of the project. It’s catchy, fun, and flirty. With a catchy and bouncy sound to match the confident lyrics, The Aces take us through the excitement of the beginning of a new relationship in a way that’s totally electric. From the ethereal-sounding opening to the immediate switch into an upbeat, catchy rhythm, the track is perfect to strut to, full blast in headphones.

“Gold Star Baby”, the album’s title track, follows. Slowing the vibe back down but introducing more synth and funk, the track brings a gentler energy, but one you’d still absolutely want to dance to. The chorus is sparkly and synthy, with influences like King Princess and Reneé Rapp.

A synth-like, more funky tone with a more solid drum beat is introduced as the album goes on, starting with “You Got Me”. The project delivers nostalgia for any era, from the phone conversation in “The Girls Interlude” giving early 00s Disney movies to 70s disco. It screams authenticity, but is also super cool about it. If you want catchy, sparkly-sounding tunes, this album truly is your go-to.

Fans of FLETCHER and MUNA will find a new escape in Gold Star Baby. The album pulls through on its promise of campy disco pop fun, and it’s an all-around great experience.

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