Go Sailor: Go Sailor

Go Sailor
Go Sailor
Slumberland Records [1996; re: 2011]









Fire Note Says: Solid reissue of straight up female lead power pop from the short-lived Berkley group Go Sailor.

Album Review:
Indie listeners of today probably do not know much about the short-lived Berkley band Go Sailor that released three 7" records in the mid-90's and featured Rose Melberg (The Softies, Tiger Trap) on vocals. This vinyl only release from Slumberland collects all three singles and several compilation tracks for this full length that mirrors (in slightly different order) a CD released by Lookout! Records back in 1996. What makes Go Sailor so appealing is their short and tight music structures that typically just cross the two minute mark but succeed in neatly packing plenty of jangly guitar chords, steady drums and catchy hooks into every composition. It was a simple approach to music and very 90's indie rock but the songs still stand tall today. Go Sailor is not going to change your life but if you missed out on them, like I did, then this self-titled reissue will catch you up and make you an instant fan for some time to come!

Key Tracks: "Long Distance", "Every Day", "Ray Of Sunshine"

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-Reviewed by Christopher Anthony