Music Review | G-spot: Come Here, Go Away
Written by: Kage Alan

Album Rating: A

There’s something about the cover of the latest G-spot CD that suggests a brash and rebellious nature.  I like that!  It reminds me of certain other brash female artists in music history.  And when I opened the case and found myself staring at lead singer and founding member Gail Silverman flipping me off…  Yep, she was already pushing my buttons and in the good way. G-spot aims and finding yours and they were off to a grand start before I’d even heard a single track.

So, what kind of music are we talking about here?  Is this one of those “it-looks-promising-but-it’s-really-watered-down-Pop-crap”?  Naa.  I’m not a huge fan of stating what a particular group sounds like in relation to other groups out there, so I’ll leave it at this.  (taking a deep breath)  G-spot comes on fast, hard and furious and in the vein of Rock and Punk.  This isn’t slick over-production either.  It’s down and dirty, revels in it and refuses to let up.  Think Elastica…only with some energy.  Oops, I just did that thing I don’t like doing.

Come Here, Go Away launches its assault with “Over You,” a quirky little tune that doesn’t mince words with exactly how the writer may or may not feel about her boyfriend.  You have to love the reality of it.  Why?  Because.  Get over it.  “Happy Denial” had me rolling with its lyrics, which, as it turns out, is a major strength for G-spot.  The track is also one of my favorites.  After the frenzy of “Even The Mighty Fall,” things slow down a bit for the attractive and beat-friendly “Beautiful Face.” I believe that this track IS my favorite.

The title track is solid, but not nearly as much fun as “Revolutionary” in which Silverman exclaims “I’m not Christina and I’m not Brittany I’m not Brandy nor am I Mandy.” Hey, it’s a really long sentence, but we’re not dealing with somebody having an identity crisis here.  Our singer knows exactly who she is; a rock star!  “Hurts Like This” has a rock operatic feel to it that’s extremely enjoyable while “Hey Creator!” offers a melody reminiscent of something found in relaxation chants.  Silverman’s vocals are especially solid here and prove that she can carry a sustained note with little difficulty.  It’s an impressive track.

“The Harley Song” is pretty self-explanatory, “Believe In Us” cranks up the fury and “Call On You” slows the pace down one final time.  As with “Hey Creator!”, “Call On You” is a much more vocal-intensive track that Silverman handles with finesse.  “Piece Of…” rounds out the regular tracks with a bit of a ‘70s feel to it.  If there’s one thing you can’t accuse G-spot of, it’s making all of their songs sound exactly alike.  They aren’t.  Not even close.  The final offering is a 13+ minute “Triple Mantra Meditation Track” for your protection and to remove all those annoying obstacles from your life.  Obviously it works since Brittany is taking an extended break from the public eye.

Ya know, I wasn’t going to say it, but I’m going to anyway.  G-spot has managed to become what The Go-Gos only wished they had.  Oh, yes.  The Go-Gos very early work was pretty much just like this until they landed their record contract and were forced into the mold that followed them the rest of their careers.  The day G-spot trades in their sound and souls for a crack at music industry mediocrity is the day their karma will come back and bite them in the ass BIG TIME.  This is an impressive album with a variety of songs and lyrics that match the fun and intensity of the music itself.  There’s even some CD extras for the computer.  Cool?  You bet!  They indeed found my music g-spot.

For more information, check out their website at www.Gspotband.com.