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Mojo Priest
Steven Seagal, Thunderbox
Mojo Priest
Genres: Blues, Pop
 
Yes, that Steven Seagal. As he slowly ages out of his strong-silent-type action-hero roles, the actor--long a fan, and friend to many blues legends--flexes his musical muscles on this sophomore release. While the results a...  more »

     
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All Artists: Steven Seagal, Thunderbox
Title: Mojo Priest
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: EMI
Release Date: 4/24/2006
Album Type: Import
Genres: Blues, Pop
Styles: Contemporary Blues, Electric Blues, Modern Blues, Adult Contemporary
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 0094636050157, 094636050126, 009463605012

Synopsis

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Yes, that Steven Seagal. As he slowly ages out of his strong-silent-type action-hero roles, the actor--long a fan, and friend to many blues legends--flexes his musical muscles on this sophomore release. While the results are mixed--neither Seagal's whispery/raspy vocals or hotshot guitar solos are particularly memorable--Mojo Priest is still a more professional album than many detractors would expect. While someone should advise Seagal that hoary classics such as "Little Red Rooster," "Hoochie Coochie Man," and "Dust My Broom" don't really need yet another cover, his performances are enthusiastic if not exactly groundbreaking. Certainly cameos from legends Ruth Brown and Bo Diddley, as well as former members of Muddy Waters' band, raise the bar and add credibility. Lovers of deep blues won't find much of interest here, but for those attracted by Seagal's box-office clout who may not have heard standard-issue fast shuffles ("BBQ"), funky R&B ("Love Doctor"), slow blues ("Slow Boat to China"), or New Orleans second-line rhythms ("Talk to My Ass") performed by more established acts, this is a reasonable introduction. (Even if the occasional female backing vocals sound like an afterthought added for sweetening, and the Bo Diddley rip is exactly that, even with the man himself showing up.) Ultimately it's heartening when any high-profile celebrity brings much-needed attention to a genre as overlooked as blues, which--the Blues Brothers and Bruce Willis notwithstanding--isn't often. Those whose first taste of the art form is via Mojo Priest are encouraged to dig deeper and discover the rich history of a genre of which Seagal just scratches the surface on this well-intentioned star vehicle. --Hal Horowitz
 

CD Reviews

Wow love ss music
peggy | shelbyville, tn. | 12/11/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)

"i was so surprised tonight- was watching a and e- they did a bio on steven-what a wonderful surprise, he sings and plays music

i'm buying everything he has out.

just bought- girl its alright- love his music, he has been my fav actor for a while, now this added bonus. thanks steven!!"
MOJO PRIEST...NOT BAD!
G. J. Cook | new orleans louisiana usa | 01/01/2009
(3 out of 5 stars)

"ON THE WHOLE MOJO PRIEST IS NOT A BAD CD. SEAGAL'S VOCALS AREN'T BAD....FOR AN ACTOR. I'VE HEARD WORSE BY OTHER ACTOR/SINGERS. (CHECK OUT SAMUEL L. JACKSON ON THE "BLACK SNAKE MOAN" SOUNDTRACK CD.) SEAGAL'S GUITAR SOLO ON "BBQ" IS PRETTY GOOD. I WAS IMPRESSED. THE CD HAS SOME REAL, DYED-IN THE-WOOL BLUES ARTISTS ON IT TOO. "MOJO"S BAND MEMBERS ARE ALL CHI-TOWN BOYS. SO,IN CONCLUSION, YEAH, YOU GOOD, SEAGAL....BUT DON'T QUIT YOUR DAY JOB YET....WHUPPIN VILLIAN'S BUTTS IS STILL YOUR REAL GIG. JERSEY SLIM"