Got My Mojo Working - Muddy Waters

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Disadvantages: Could cause the urge to spend money, lots of money!

...First thing to say about this is that the music is not 'folk'! Its out and out delta blues! The explanation for the album title is in the sleeve notes and its to do with definitions at the time and trying to expand Waters' appeal. The album was recorded nearly 45 years ago - but again don't let that put you off. The actual recording quality is astounding - more later. The music shows off what a stuning vocal and guitar legend Waters really is - more later. This album is available in a variety of formats - this version is the CD (which is what I have) but it is also available as a SACD, Vinyl record and DVD audio. I have heard them all in my days selling Hi-Fi. In fact we had them all in the shop I worked in because it is such a fantastic demo recording. Recording. Well there are a few pictures and the sleeve notes to go from... Read review

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Advantages: Great Redneck Country Rock and Roll
Disadvantages: Alsolutley None if You Like This kind Of Thing

...me away from your honey dripping Levy" fantastically sweet, tender and brilliantly twisted. An updated version of Muddy Waters "I got my Mojo Working" renamed "Machines Ain't Music" takes us to Mississippi delta blues territory, an ode to how "Disco sure Does Suck" and I am sure that McKinley Morganfield would have approved of this reworking. This is followed by an righteous attack on Disney called "Disney is The Enemy" another great rock and roll tune filled full of musical foreboding and tension, whilst Mojo walks the fine line between slander and truth. Considering the subject of this song is about McDonalds and Disney messing with our heads which the do on a daily basis, is a fairly brave thing to do. Fore some unfathomable reason the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is in Cleveland and not Memphis. The reason is not that unfathomable... Read review

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...he loves about his wife (“…the way you smoke and don’t taste bad… the way you wanna f**k somebody else…”), and him being glad she’s around. Not lighter-waving stuff though, this is kind of like Hanoi Rocks, with some saxophone creeping up behind the main riff to complement it. And yes! Handclaps during the guitar solo! Oh, it brings a tear to my eye… Track #3 – Anyway But Maybe Perhaps the best intro to a song on this CD… big double bass drum work with matching guitar riff, into a very quick riff, then into a slower one, and finally into the verse which is soft in comparison. “Maybe I’m the kind of a guy that won’t leave you alone,” croons Ginger, going on into a chorus about him lusting after a lady. “All that I want is your kiss on my kiss... Read review

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