Gold Pants is the debut and only studio album by American pop music group Leslie and the LY's, released to iTunes on March 11, 2005.[3] and released in CD format on March 15, 2005.[4] The record serves as front-woman Leslie Hall's first musical project after she became known on the internet for her gem sweater website. Hall then enlisted school friends to form the band. After performing several of the songs at open mic events, the group recorded and released the record.[5]

Gold Pants
Studio album by Leslie and the LY's
Released	March 11, 2005
Recorded	2004
Genre	Electronic
Length	29:00
Label	Hefty Hideaway
Producer	Leslie Hall
Singles from Gold Pants
"Gem Sweater" Released: March 11, 2005[1] "Gold Pants" Released: May 15, 2005[2]

Despite not entering any international record charts, the album did receive much internet attention and viral success.[6] Hall promoted the record with a TV appearance on Unscrewed with Martin Sargent, accompanied with a live performance.[7] The album was supported by the release of two singles. "Gem Sweater" was released as the lead single from the record, and experienced viral success on YouTube. "Gold Pants" was released as the second single and was supported by a five-track EP with American hip hop recording artist Arecee. Gold Pants serves as the only release by the group, as Hall released all of her other musical projects as a musical artist.

Composition

Gold Pants is a primarily electronic[5][3][8] album, with influences of pop,[5] hip hop,[8][9] and house music.[8] The album was produced using GarageBand.[10] Jason Sellards of Paper Magazine described the album as "chock-full of catchy jams and horrifying piano ballads."[6]

Promotion

Single

• "Gem Sweater" had a music video released in 2005 and was released as the lead single. The song experienced viral success.[1] The music video reached 20,000 views as of 2018.[11]
• "Gold Pants" served as the album's second official single, which was released with a 7" vinyl EP on May 15, 2005.[2] The music video was released in 2005, and has reached 26,000 views as of 2018.[12]

Other songs

• "Ring A Ding-Ding" was premiered on Unscrewed with Martin Sargent on November 23, 2004.[13] A music video was released, which has garnered 118,000 views as of 2018.[14]

Track listing

Release history

References