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By Vlad T, Rock At Night Detroit
Review: VanGoGo’s single “Both of Us”- Release date February 5, 2021
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Detroit rock outfit Van Go Go has demonstrated a propensity for releases blending thoughtful, adult-friendly lyrics with an ebullient bed of sounds. On its latest release, “Both of Us,” the band raises its art to another level.
“Both” considers the age-old deliberation of what makes a relationship succeed—Is it fate or the work into it? Pondering the question, vocalist Nathan Mackinder infuses the lyrics and vocals with a cerebral and sweet quality. (At the Rock at Night editorial offices, we found his effort here reminiscent of Jim Kerr.)
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Not to be overlooked are the sonics from Jason Schaller’s fretwork, Paxton Olney and Jonah Brockman’s rhythms, and Chuck Alkazian’s keyboards and mix. The lads generate a soaring, intricate carrier for Mackinder’s vocals, but it’s never forced or heavy-handed. Much like the lyrics’ subject, the work put into this makes it sound effortless, an engaging listen. As Jason of the band has hinted of a forthcoming album, “Both” is a taste of ambitious efforts from the group in 2021.
“Both of Us” produced by super Producer/Engineer Chuck Alkazian (Pop Evil, Soundgarden, Tantric) at legendary Pearl Sound Studios (Asking Alexander, Eminem, Filter).
Van Go Go: Nathan Mackinder (vocals), Jason Schaller (guitar), Paxton Olney (bass) and Jonah Brockman (drums).
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