BABYSUE/LMNOP - Review of Pronto
September 2006

Formerly in the bands Plexorjet and Slot Racer, Jason Dove is now releasing material under his own name (sometimes also playing live using the name Jason Dove and the Magic Whip). Pronto is an interesting collection of tracks that span across several musical genres. Rather than ape his previous styles or go off in a completely different direction with this album, Dove does both. Some tracks are smart, pensive pop…some are all-out rockers…while others tread in an odd modern progressive territory. These songs are ultimately strong and compelling…featuring smart lyrics, simple arrangements, and instantaneously direct vocals. Jason has received a great deal of recognition in his previous bands. Now with his solo career firmly in motion, this young man seems poised to make an even bigger mark on the world. Killer tracks include “Make It With You,” “Hey,” “Pronto,” “Saddest Song in the World, Ever,” and “The Dinosaur Song.” (Rating: 5+)