Your Good Times Are Just Beginning

Released in late 2016, 'Your Good Times Are Just Beginning' acts as a companion piece to Gold Panda's third studio album. While the parent album was inspired by trips to Japan and a desire for high-fidelity clarity, this EP leans back into the textured, sample-heavy aesthetic that defined his earlier work, albeit through the lens of various collaborators. The inclusion of the Fort Romeau remix of 'Time Eater' is a significant highlight, as it transforms the original's frantic energy into a sprawling, patient deep house track that became a staple of sophisticated DJ sets. The EP also features a 're-cover' by Ssighborggg, which introduces a rare vocal element to Gold Panda's usually instrumental world. Critically, the EP was seen as a successful extension of his 'Japan-inspired' period, maintaining the delicate balance between organic acoustic samples and precision electronic sequencing. It remains a key document for fans of the 'Ghostly International' sound and the intersection of indie-electronic and downtempo house.