Directed by Jemma Nissen, with Ben King. Dancer: Catherine Waller
(*****) Faintheartedness, the second solo work from ex-Goldenhorse guitar/vocalist/songwriter Ben King, but first under the moniker Grand Rapids, started as a limited release giveaway about a year ago. It was an experiment to test the waters, and the test came back positive. Since then there have only been a couple of minor changes for this …
(**** 1/2) Ben King has recorded before, solo and as a member of Goldenhorse but this is the first release as Grand Rapids; essentially the new Ben King solo album. It’s picture-perfect pop with references to 1980s radio-ready hits, to the powerpop of the late 1970s and the revival of that sound from the mid-1990s. …
Grand Rapids single Singing Showers Golden Lights is a nominee for the 2011 APRA Silver Scroll Award. Grand Rapids band members, Gareth Thomas & Andrew Keoghan both received nominations for the coveted songwriting award too, along with Annah Mac whose single, Celia, Ben King Produced with Wayne Bell.