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Go (+1 Bonus Track)

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I, like many people first heard letters to cleo in 10 things, but i had heard of them before, just never got to listen to any of their music... anyways, i love their remake of i want you to want me, and got the cd, without hearing any of their songs on the record... what a great buy! allouette and me is definitely the songs that sticks out in my head the most, and then there is find you dead, which is just so great... kays voice is so emotional when she sings and i love her writings... the rest of the band just sounds great together also... this album has everything, little bit of punk, grunge, ska, pop, rock...

I first heard Letters To Cleo on the 10 Things.. sdtk, and I fell in love with them. This is the first CD of theirs that I bought, and I love it. I'm going to buy "sister" and "wholesale meats and fish" next. They are my new favorite band! This CD is awesome. BUY IT NOW!

Letters to Cleo gathered themselves after the disappointing sales and music of Wholesale Meats and Fish and released their best and possibly last album. While Kay Hanley's voice tends to be extremely inconsistent live, her mousy girly intones are in fine form here, and her songwriting has never been more intelligent or fulfilled. Except for the pedestrian "Co-Pilot," the rest of the album rocks memorably. My personal favorites are "I Got Time," "I'm a Fool," "Veda Very Shining," and best of all "Find You Dead." The first single, "Co-Pilot" was a bad call by some A&R man - I like the song, but it's way too choppy for radio and really misrepresented the continuity and fluidity of this CD. The simplistic "Alouette and Me" was my least favorite tune when I first bought the disc, but it has grown on me over time. Great music for driving, good moods, and parties - LTC goes down swinging with this one - it's recommended.

I have been a fan of LTC since "Here & Now" came out (and became a single because it was on the Melrose Place soundtrack!)
This is my second favorite LTC album, and they keep up the energy through almost the whole disc!

"I Got Time" is a perfect opener! It gives the album a fast start and the quirky lyrics set the stage for the rest of the album ("I've got the strength to move, but....why should I?") Other highlights include the swingy songs "Because of You", "Veda Very Shining", and "Sparklegirl". There are a couple of flat songs, such as "Alouette & Me" and the first single "Anchor". I would have released "Co-Pilot" as the first single for this album; it might have caught on a little better. Plus, it's my favorite song on the album! "Go!" is another great song that deserves to be the title track. It has an energy that doesn't quit and features some great organ work.

Go! is a great album, and fans of "10 Things I Hate About You" LTC and Kay's work in the film "Josie and the Pussycats" (yes, that is Kay as the singing voice of Josie) should give this a listen. You may find that there was so much more to them than just poppy hooks.

The first time I ever heard of Letters to Cleo was in a magazine, saying "if you like No Doubt, try Letters to Cleo." When I listened to this CD, I found this group to be far better than No Doubt. I like all of these songs, especially Co-Pilot, Veda Very Shining, Because of You, I Got Time, Anchor, and Alouette & Me. This group has become a favorite of mine very quickly!

The first time I heard Letters to Cleo was on the movie "10 Things I Hate About You". I was really impressed and went looking for one of their cd's. "GO" is really great. Kay's voice is awesome, and she proves that grrls can be rockers just as easily as guys. Kay is amazing. VERY talented. The songs on the cd are catchy and make for great listening. The fact that Kay wrote her lyrics also makes it all the better. Kay shows that all those pop-princesses are totally lame.
*Check out Letters to Cleo.... You'll be glad that you did!!

It wasn't till I heard this album that I realized that *real* rock music had been missing from my life. This particular release is filled with amazingly complex pop hook's that convert the vocals and music into tight little presents each holding it's own surprise. Yes, it's the same rock feeling with a new rock sound. The band takes a cue from it's title with an unrelenting pace and true musicianship. Showing so much growth and change (since "AGA") I would almost tout them as being the best new band of 97'. I believe *real* rock music took a backseat till Foo Fighters and LTC dug it out of its grave, gave it a new face, an amazing texture, & a brilliance only youth could demonstrate. GO! GO! GO!

I first heard Leters to Cleo on The 10 things I hate about you sndtrk. Even doing covers of songs, I could tell they had a unique sound and that I HAD to get their album. I am so glad I did!

"Go!" is the only LTC album I own, however, I've heard the other albums. But "Go!" is the best out of them all. I love every song on the whole album. I just wish there were more tracks on it.

Go! is a phenomenal album. And it's such a happy album :)

Mypersonal favorites on the album are I'm a Fool, Anchor, Sparklegirl,and Because of You.

I really hope this isn't their last one. Theykeep getting better with every album. And guys, it's OK to like bandslike Letters To Cleo and The Cranberries...