David Gogo Albums (9)
'Different Views'
Release Date 1/1/2009
Tracks 12
Label Cordova Bay Records
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What The Critics Say
Vancouver guitarist David Gogo is oozing confidence on this blues-rock album, beginning with the barroom pleasing "Love in the City" with former Junkhouse lead singer Tom Wilson, who is also a member of Blackie and the Rodeo Kings. The piano only adds to its luster. Gogo isn't reinventing anything here, just good time, old-school, feel-good rock & roll accentuated by his great guitar playing. He can rumble as well judging by the slower and moody "Hit Me From Above," sounding a bit like Doyle Bramhall II or some other Austin blues-rock musician. A slower, soulful "300 Pound Shoes" takes the album down in tone but Gogo goes for broke here, pulling the song off with relative ease. "Hey Juanita" doesn't seem that strong and is rather ordinary in a roots rock type of vein like Mike Plume or Steve Earle. The piano driven "I'd Do Anything" shows a softer, bluesy vein that sounds like a long distant cousin of "Ride On" by AC/DC complete with horns. The funky "Silk and Stone" is a sleeper pick in line with the likes of Bonnie Raitt or Delbert McClinton. A party atmosphere enters during the rocking and rollicking "Cry Harder," a tune co-written by former Odds' guitarist Craig Northey. Fans of Colin James would enjoy this album, as Gogo can exude the rock as well as the blues, all encased by a bit of soul throughout as he does on the '60s-styled "Something Ain't Right." But the groove returns on the fun and infectious "She's Alright," recalling the best of the Fabulous Thunderbirds. The finale "Why Don't You Show Me" demonstrates why Gogo is still at the top of his game, be it blues, rock, soul or any combo of the three. ~ Jason MacNeil, All Music Guide
'Acoustic: Official Bootleg'
Release Date 9/25/2003
Tracks 10
Label Cordova Bay
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What The Critics Say
The Canadian guitarist's fifth album for the Cordova Bay label, and seventh overall, shows David Gogo at the peak of his soul, blues-rock powers. Certainly the only musician in his genre to cover Depeche Mode (a gutsy "Personal Jesus"), Otis Rush (his version of Bloomfield/Butterfield's "Reap What You Sow" nearly cuts the original), Stevie Wonder (a roughed up, bluesy and slowed down "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" is nearly unrecognizable from the original) and Curtis Mayfield (a muscular "Fool for You" does justice to this terrific tune) on the same album, he's a not only a terrific interpreter of other's music but digs deep to unearth interesting material. His version of the obscure Willie Dixon tune "It Don't Make Sense (That You Can't Make Peace)" is an eight minute whirlwind that showcases Gogo's stinging, surging guitar and sure sense of drama helped by harmony vocals from Melisa Devost. Gogo is also an impressive songwriter on his own, as the six originals here prove. The title track is a successful stab at greasy Sam & Dave mid-tempo soul and the jagged riff on "Belgian Moon" is one most other roots-rockers would kill for. His vocals are confident and convincing but it's his production with Rick Salt that is most notable. The sound on this album is spacious yet direct, showcasing Gogo's guitar leads while keeping them from overwhelming the songs. Why this guy isn't better known outside of his home turf is the real mystery. Maybe it's because of the sketchy US distribution of his label. But anyone who enjoys tough roots rocking with a side of tangy R&B is highly encouraged to search this out. ~ Hal Horowitz, All Music Guide
'Halway to Memphis'
Release Date 1/1/2001
Tracks 11
Label Cordova Bay
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'Dine Under the Stars'
Release Date 1/1/2000
Tracks 8
Label Cordova Bay
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'Bare Bones'
Release Date 6/1/1999
Tracks 10
Label Ragged Pup Records
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