Earcandymag.com - Review of Pronto

Want to hear rock comedy? Good. I’ve got one here on my desk: Jason’s Dove’s “Pronto.” Lots of catchy songs that are kind of like a softer Dinosaur Jr.; (ironic?) “classic rock” instrumental tracks; even a bonafide Belle and Sebastian parody in “Saddest Song in the World, Ever.” It’s hard to slice this one apart. “Pronto” sounds like a music fan goofing off in his basement, except the production is pristine and the songs are much more developed. “Mexico” could even be a decent hit. I’ve certainly been playing it over and over.

Buy this for the simple fact that it’s not like every other bittersweet pop album out there now. Each song on “Pronto” may be an awkwardly conceived combination of sarcastic and sincere elements, but this is an album that will get lots of play. It’s funny like your quiet friend who cracks subtle jokes during odd moments in a group conversation and says little more, but there is a hidden depth that will bring listeners back again and again, provided they can find this one in the stores. Worth the effort.