The Mojo Gurus Let’s Get Lit With…(Linus Entertainment)
Do you remember those Rolling Stones records from the late ‘60s / early ‘70s? The Mojo Gurus do. The Tampa Bay quartet play beefy southern rock ‘n’ roll with plenty of country, blues and soul references, just like their heroes. Rootsy and rowdy, they swagger their way through the garages of history, singing their songs of lost love, booze and betrayal, occasionally wandering dangerously close to parody, but generally pulling back before the listener has to. Put it on before going out for an evening on the lash and you’ll have a smile on your face all night. Fans of Sufjan Stevens need not be troubled. www.myspace.com/mojogurus
Rob F.