Above the Golden State, also known as Nations, was an American Christian rock band from Portland, Oregon. Their self-titled debut album, Above the Golden State, was released on July 22, 2008 through Sparrow Records. The band's first single from the album was "Sound of Your Name", which was included in WOW Hits 2009 as a bonus track. An extended play titled The Golden Rule was released on January 1, 2010, with lead single "I Am Loved". On April 3, 2012, the band released a new EP titled Word's Don't Act, reflecting the name of its first track.
The band changed their name to Nations. They began fundraising for a second album, titled Nations, which would be released on August 27, 2013.
In 2018, frontman Michael Hughes Watson began his solo music career.
Musical style Above the Golden State has been described as being indie rock and Christian, but Above the Golden State self-describe their music as "west coast rock, pop." Lead singer Michael Watson said "we're doing our best not to call it surf rock—basically, it's that with a touch of the rainy northwest." The band has said that they are fans of all musical styles, and have been influenced by Weezer, Five Iron Frenzy and Delirious?, as well as the Beatles and Duke Ellington.
Members Michael Watson – lead vocals, guitar Tim Aylward Brook Mosser
Discography
Albums
Studio albums +List of studio albums with selected chart positionsTitleDetailsPeak chart positionsUS ChristUS HeatAbove the Golden State Released: July 22, 2008 Label: Sparrow Records Formats: Digital download, streaming, CD2840Nations Released: August 27, 2013 Label: Independent Formats: Digital download, streaming——"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Extended plays +List of EPs with selected chart positionsTitleDetailsPeak chart positionsUS ChristThe Golden Rule Released: January 1, 2010 Label: Sparrow Records Formats: Digital download, streaming, CD—Words Don't Act Released: April 3, 2012 Label: Independent Formats: Digital download, CD—"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Singles +List of singles with selected chart positionsTitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbumUS Christ"Sound of Your Name"200811Above the Golden State"I'll Love You So"200922"Under the Mercy"— "I'll Love You So"201029The Golden Rule"Love You More" 2013— "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
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