"Golden Age" is a 2008 song by the band TV on the Radio, the first single from their album Dear Science. It was number 12 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Best Songs of 2008."The 100 Best Songs of 2008". Rolling Stone (December 25, 2008). Retrieved 2009-01-12 Spin magazine chose the song as the 8th best song of the year.20 Best Songs of 2008 Retrieved on February 20, 2011. MTV ranked it as the 20th best song of the year,Best Songs of 2008 Retrieved on February 20, 2011. and Pitchfork chose it as the 51st best song of the year.100 Best Tracks of 2008 Retrieved on February 20, 2011.
The rock band Phish began covering "Golden Age" at their concerts in 2009; through January 2026 it has played the song 87 times.phish.net: "Golden Age" Every Time Played Retrieved on August 11, 2011.
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