Lucius is an American four-piece indie pop band. The group was founded in 2007 by lead vocalists Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig, joined by drummer Dan Molad, guitarist Peter Lalish, and, formerly, multi-instrumentalist Andrew Burri. Originating in Brooklyn, the band relocated to Los Angeles in 2015.
They have released three studio albums with Mom + Pop Music, including their most recent, Second Nature, in April 2022. However… they’ve got a new album coming out in May. The single I’m sharing, which I randomly came across on the radio in the car, is what put them on my radar.
Their music has received critical acclaim from The New York Times, Rolling Stone, NPR and The Village Voice. Paste named them as one of the best live acts in 2015. Wolfe and Laessig have also contributed vocals for artists such as Roger Waters, Harry Styles, Jeff Tweedy, Jackson Browne, John Legend, Mavis Staples, John Prine, Sheryl Crow, Grace Potter, Goose, The War on Drugs, Brandi Carlile, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, Brandy Clark, and Joni Mitchell.
Why haven’t I heard of this group before?? This song knocks my socks off!
Official website here
Gold Rush
[Verse 1]
Heart of gold, heart in a cast
Happy times, times when we're sad
I'll never leave, I'll never leave
Strong in mind, weak in the knees
Easy go, so hard to please
I'll never leave, I'll never leave (Gold rush, gold rush)
[Verse 2]
No such luck, too much to prove
So much love, too much to lose
I'll never leave, I'll never leave
Ask me why, leave me alone
Push and pull, feels right at home
I'll never leave, I'll never leave
I'll never leave, I'll never leave (Gold, gold, gold rush, gold rush)
[Chorus]
Sugar rushes, honey, it's high and low, oh
You've got something sweeter than liquid gold (Gold rush, gold rush)
[Verse 3]
'Til the end, right from the start
Act your age, stay young at heart
I'll never leave, I'll never leave
You and me paving the way
Dreams come true, or the mundane
I wanna see, I wanna see
I'll never leave, I'll never leave
[Chorus]
Sugar rushes, honey, it's high and low, oh
You've got something sweeter than liquid gold, gold, oh
[Instrumental Break]
[Chorus]
Sugar rushes, honey, it's high and low, oh
You've got something sweeter than liquid gold, hey
Sugar rushes, honey, it's high and low, oh
You've got something sweeter than liquid gold (Sweeter than liquid gold)
[Outro]
(Gold rush, gold rush, gold rush, gold rush)
Songwriters: Jess Wolfe, Holly Laessig, Dan Molad
Tao Talk 
New to me but I dig it!
LikeLiked by 1 person
:)
LikeLiked by 1 person
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾… Love it!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Me too! I’ve been listening to a Lucius playlist on spotify this afternoon.
LikeLike
Never heard of them…but I like it! What popped in my head at the beginning intro was Led Zeppelin…I don’t know why but that intro has that feel…Great sounding song Lisa.
LikeLiked by 2 people
I can see/hear that now that you mention it, Max. Thanks for giving them a listen.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Oh anytime! I love hearing new artists….new/old artists…doesn’tmake a difference. There are only so many Beatles, Who, Stones I can do lol.
LikeLiked by 2 people
New to me, too! Had to get the album cover out of my sight, though! I am digging their beat and voices.
Thanks for the intro!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Dale, I know what you mean about the album cover. A little intense. Glad you like the tune. I’ve been listening to a spotify playlist of their music this afternoon. A mixed bag, but mostly good.
LikeLiked by 1 person
It is a tad intense 😉
Always wonderful to discover more musical talents our there. It’s endless!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Endless music, one clear piece of evidence that God exists.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Well, I won’t touch that one but I will say that I am ever greatful to the musicians who keep on creating and putting their stuff out there.
Speaking of music, I saw a wonderful movie last night. It’s French, called “En Fenfare” or “The Marching Band” in English. If ever you get a chance to watch it. Beautiful story.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I just went to imdb to look at it. Looks good (and sad.) Will look for it on DVD or streaming.
LikeLiked by 1 person
It’s sad, funny, poignant, musical. I just saw it in the movie theatre so it might take a little while. 😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
They have a good sound. I remember them from their early days, glad to know they are still around. (K)
LikeLiked by 2 people
Awesome that you know them, K. They are a preview of coming attraction: Women Music March :)
LikeLiked by 2 people
Yes, I always look forward to that. Can’t wait to see what new voices you introduce me to!
LikeLiked by 1 person
:)
LikeLiked by 1 person
Love Lucius
LikeLiked by 2 people
Cool!
LikeLike
I like their sound. I love it how we discover new music just randomly, often when we need it the most.
LikeLiked by 1 person
They’re great aren’t they. The song is my current ear worm (no relation to RFK Jr’s.) Yes the serendipity of music.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ha! Gotta laugh, right?
LikeLiked by 1 person
That’s a new one on me. Cool !!
LikeLiked by 1 person
It’s been an ear worm for days now.
LikeLike
:-D Oh, I know that feeling. :-D
LikeLiked by 1 person