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David Gogo takes a page from the more aggressive side of his musical
persona with this swaggering, balls-to-the-walls take on traditional
rock, but with a difference. His sixth release, Vibe serves up ten
original tracks that spit attitude as they spew testosterone backed
by Gogo’s ever-maturing talent as a commanding singer and crack
guitarist. Yet these arrangements go well beyond the traditional requirements
of the beer-guzzling crowd - the added panache of female background
singers, Gerry Barnum’s paint-peeling harmonica and guests like
Jeff Healey help elevate these compositions into a category of their
own. Gogo’s guitar and compelling vocals provide the glue and,
although Vibe seems to step away from the exciting R&B territory
he was beginning to explore, this is a confident step forward with
some obvious rewards: “Hey Juanita” is no lyrical tour
de force but champions a killer, cocksure power hook that trades in
goosebumps. “Love in the City” - a duet with Tom
Wilson steers
Stones-grade rock chords towards Humble Pie, Gogo’s passionate
slide adding clout. “Why Don’t You Show Me” flexes
the Gogo blues muscle that will eventually make him a household name,
regardless of which Vibe he chooses to make his own.
© 2004 Exclaim Magazine
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