Marlon Rabenreither, known as Gold Star, has established himself as one of the most gifted cult songwriters of the underground Folk scene. His album 'Headlight USA' comes as a surprise. Gone is the sparkling, Laurel-Canyon influenced jangle of 'Big Blue'. Alternatively, Rabenreither employs propulsive drum machine grooves, angular guitar passages and beaming synthesizer textures to concoct a euphoric, new-wave influenced soundscape.