The Go

The Go | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 21, 2003)
• Original Release Date: October 7, 2003
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: SuperString Entertainment
• ASIN: B0000CEROG
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #215,784 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Lets not get TOO carried away folks..., April 12, 2004

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Voltron00x "Elias" (Audubon, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Go (Audio CD)

I read a glowing review of this cd in Maxim of all places (and please, never EVER base a cd purchase on something Maxim says...), and I'm glad I did... actually they mentioned that Jack White had been in the band previously so I bought it just because of that. Compared to the White Stripes, the Go are definitely a bit more straight-up rock, and way less blues. Thats not necessarily a bad thing. I especially like Ain't That Bad, American Pig, Summers Gonna be my Girl (which has an awesome beat that stays in your head all day), and Hardened Heart Blues.

In all honestly what sets this album apart is that it actually sounds like the bands and the time period they are looking to emulate. If I had heard this cd and knew nothing about the band, I might believe this album is 30 years old. It has an authentic sound to it, I guess.

Upon repeat listenings though, the album on a whole is not a five-star cd. Its not consistent enough. Furthermore, I have to say I'd trade the whole band for Jack White in a second. The Go mesh together well but no one particular person in the band sticks out as being overly talented.

I also think I would rather listen to the Von Bondies 'Pawn Shoppe Heart' over this cd, but they are both good. If you like the Stripes and the Strokes and want to branch out into something similar that you won't hear on the radio... pick this disc up, i doubt you'll be disappointed.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Go rocked Indy!, September 23, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Go (Audio CD)

I saw them in Indianapolis as well, and I must say they ROCKED! I wish they would have played longer because they blew our minds. I was there to see GBV(one of my favorite bands,but a very disappointing show out of the many I've attended in the past)and I think The Go stole the show. Come back to Indy!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Who should buy this album?, February 23, 2006

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T. Harrison "On 3rd Coast" (TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Go (Audio CD)

This second album from the Go is a well produced 70's throwback Detroit Rock album, with hints of stones and T-rex. It stands alone well, with several strong tracks. It's too bad they don't have a record label anymore. Some of the bar-chord boogie is tiresome, but other tracks really carry the CD.

Capricorn is T-Rex reborn, with a loud punk punch

Come-Back/Blue Eyes Woman are acoustic infused lost love ballads ala Dead Flowers/Just Waitin' on a Friend

He's been lying, this tune just haunts me. RAWKS!

Comparing them to these bands could be demeaning to both The Go and their influences, but these guys wear their heart on their sleeve and put out a strong effort in the process.

If you are a hard-core Jack White fan buy the "Whatcha Doin" CD instead (or also), but the production is way better on this one, and the band has obviously matured as well. If you put strong songs from both CD's together you end up with about a 12 song killer set. The strongest song on both albums is "Keep on Trash" from Watcha Doin, but be warned the mix down/production on most of that album is real bad.