Van Go Will Soon Rule the Planet
Louis Galassini | popriffic, usa | 10/04/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Wow. This record knocked my socks off --and I was wearing sandals at the time. Van Go hits you high with an incredible melody then body blows you away with their hard hitting musical attack. Again and again, song after song, Van Go delivers some of the catchiest, most infectious (though not in a bird-flu way)powerpop this side of Crowded House and Squeeze.
"Prettiest Girl" is a song for the ages, folks from 8 to 80 will tap their feet along to its beautiful groove. "DNA" takes an unexpected lyrical turn while driving forward like a Sherman tank through a (formerly) peaceful Belgian hamlet. "Bus to Nowhere" evokes Cheap Trick playing chess against XTC. Now, I'm not sure what that means but you certain can't go wrong with either of those bands.
Buy this record. Buy it now. These boys are going to big one day, big, I tell you. And you can say you were there...
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Power Pop Heaven
Louis Galassini | popriffic, usa | 10/13/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"By Thor, these guys know how to both pop. And rock. Soaring chorus'sezzz, thoughtful lyrics, incredibly strong vocals all combined with unforgetable melodies. How come I have never heard of these guys? Move over, Squeeze. Adios, Gin Blossoms. See you later, Crowded House. There's a new sheriff in town. And their name is Van Go. Pop Your Heart Out is most certainly a top 3 power pop release of 2005."
Blown away!
Sam Blackie | Chicago | 01/14/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I saw these guys a few years ago at a local club and they were really entertaining. Fast forward to the present...after listening to this new CD I was blown away! The "DNA" track is so cool I can't stop listening to it! Highly recommended...!"
Track Listings (16) - Disc #1