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Title: No Show Fo' Van Mo
Review: This is a fun album and the songs Van chose are rich with heart. My roommate and I were jamming to "Pedro" and "Cadillac" last night. However, the real quality of the album is questionable. Linda Gail's vocals, though enjoyable, aren't assertive enough to keep up with Van's and The Pokers sound cheeesy. Van himself gives an unremarkable performance. Usually Van Mo's covers are as touching as the origials. "Jesse James" and "Irene" off SKIFFLE were enough to make me ball. The only touching moment on this album that I've found in my few short days of listening is where Van says "make up your G.D. mind" on "Pedro". It sounds like he really meant it. I think the strength of the songs are the only thing that keeps this boat afloat, cause it isn't the performances. If you dig cheeky C&W, go for it.
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