| Gold Pants | |
| Type: | Studio album |
| Artist: | Leslie and the LY's |
| Cover: | File:Gold_Pants,_2005_album_cover.jpg |
| Released: | March 11, 2005 |
| Recorded: | 2004 |
| Label: | Hefty Hideaway |
| Producer: | Leslie Hall |
| Chronology: | Leslie and the LY's |
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.[1] and released in CD format on March 15, 2005.[2] 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.
Despite not entering any international record charts, the album did receive much internet attention and viral success.[3] Hall promoted the record with a TV appearance on Unscrewed with Martin Sargent, accompanied with a live performance. 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.
Gold Pants is a primarily electronic[1] [4] album, with influences of pop, hip hop,[5] and house music. The album was produced using GarageBand.[6] Jason Sellards of Paper Magazine described the album as "chock-full of catchy jams and horrifying piano ballads."
| Release date | Released | Format | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | United States | CD | |
| United States | Digital download |