Lochloosa [Enhanced]

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Few rock bands in the 2000s are more evocative of a specific geography than Florida's Mofro. You can almost smell the backwoods swamps of the Sunshine State when you're listening to their dusky blend of Southern rock, blues, and soul. The first thing that grabs you about Mofro's sophomore CD is the deep, soulful grooves that permeate every song, whether on up-tempo funky workouts or lowdown gritty laments. Repeated listens reveal a range of subject matter that moves from domestic abuse to rural overdevelopment to the lost innocence (and cuisine) of youth. As a songwriter JJ Grey presents a well-rounded picture of Southern life, with room for both pride and, in some cases, shame, and his expressive, grits-and-gravy voice is the perfect vehicle to deliver it. Lochloosa is an unpretentious, moving, and inviting album that settles into a humid groove from the onset and never leaves it behind. --Marc Greilsamer

Product Description
Florida's Mofro returns with the successor to their critically acclaimed debut, "Blackwater". Their "front porch soul" sound is again represented here, with grooves and anthems that delve deep into the backwoods psyche of songwriter JJ Grey. The music weaves in and out of this piney woods world of undulating joy and sorrow with a rare warmth and sincerity. "Lochloosa", a place in Florida unknown by most Floridians, sings of places you may never visit and people you may never know, but JJ's voice delivers it like a postcard from your best friend.

Lochloosa,Mofro,Dare Records,American Trad Rock,Blues-Rock,Pop,Rock,Rock/Pop

Lochloosa [Enhanced]

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Florida's new state anthem
Homesick, but it's alright
Better then their first
white boy soul

Lochloosa
Mofro
Manufacturer: Dare Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B0002C4GW4
Release Date: 2004-07-27

Tracks:

Y'all Ready
That Boy
Lochloosa
Dirtfloorcracker
Fireflies
Ten Thousand Islands
Six Ways From Sunday
The Wrong Side
Everybody's
Gal Youngin
How Junior Got His Head Put Out
The Long Way Home

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Few rock bands in the 2000s are more evocative of a specific geography than Florida's Mofro. You can almost smell the backwoods swamps of the Sunshine State when you're listening to their dusky blend of Southern rock, blues, and soul. The first thing that grabs you about Mofro's sophomore CD is the deep, soulful grooves that permeate every song, whether on up-tempo funky workouts or lowdown gritty laments. Repeated listens reveal a range of subject matter that moves from domestic abuse to rural overdevelopment to the lost innocence (and cuisine) of youth. As a songwriter JJ Grey presents a well-rounded picture of Southern life, with room for both pride and, in some cases, shame, and his expressive, grits-and-gravy voice is the perfect vehicle to deliver it. Lochloosa is an unpretentious, moving, and inviting album that settles into a humid groove from the onset and never leaves it behind. --Marc Greilsamer

Album Description

Florida's Mofro returns with the successor to their critically acclaimed debut, "Blackwater". Their "front porch soul" sound is again represented here, with grooves and anthems that delve deep into the backwoods psyche of songwriter JJ Grey. The music weaves in and out of this piney woods world of undulating joy and sorrow with a rare warmth and sincerity. "Lochloosa", a place in Florida unknown by most Floridians, sings of places you may never visit and people you may never know, but JJ's voice delivers it like a postcard from your best friend.

Customer Reviews:

Where do you buy the CD?.......2007-06-18

I heard the band in PBS show called Suwanee River Festival and I just like the way they sound. I tried to get the Lochloosa CD but Amazon has it for $159. That's a little bit much for a CD. Anyone knows where I can get it for less than that? Thanks.

Florida's new state anthem.......2007-02-24

I had to write a review here, just to put my own 2 cents in. So far, the other reviews I've read are nearly right on, so I'll try not to reiterate too much here.

The CD itself is much more cohesive than their first release, "Blackwater." Where BW attempted to find itself, "Lochloosa" stays put in it's own genre, theme and feel, and it's excellent from start to finish. It touches on influences ranging from southern rock to gospel, soul and blues.

Not mentioned in any of the reviews I read is how truly incredible the song "Ten Thousand Islands" is. In fact, I believe this is JJ's best song--musically and lyrically. The song is about a well-dressed murderer who lived in Florida in the late 19th century. He went from town to town killing people for pleasure. The legend around him grew even before he died. The lyrics only make the song better, but the music itself could carry the tune, and I can only imagine how good Mofro must do this one live, extending it out 10 minutes or so?

Other tunes are excellent as well on this CD: the soulful "Lochloosa," the early 70's ZZ Top-esque "Dirtfloorcracker," "Six Ways From Sunday" and "Y'all Ready" are all catchy songs with great lyrics.

Apart from the music, you'd be hard pressed to find another group that can tell you more about Florida's history than Mofro. I would recommend this CD to anyone who is a fan of Early American Music, but especially to those who live in the deep south. This CD is a must-have.

Homesick, but it's alright.......2007-01-06

Mofro is one of the most entertaining bands in the nation. The soul, energy, and thought-provocking lyrics that come from J.J. Grey and company are simply like nothing I've ever heard. Do yourself a favor and go to their website, find a date at a venue near you, and go.

Lochloosa is Mofro's follow-up CD to Blackwater. It features a diverse array of material - no song sounds anything like another. I particularly like "Everybodys", "Pray for Rain" - hidden track,"dirt floor cracka", and of course "Lochloosa".

What can I compare the sound to? Nothing. This is swamp funk. It's got soul, it's got funk, and it's fried up in batter to taste good.

Better then their first.......2007-01-05

Mofro rocks and this CD is even better then the first one. Highly recommend this CD to anyone that really enjoys good music.

white boy soul.......2006-11-22

Bought on a recommendation-listened to the first 4 tracks-thought dirtfloorcracker was worth the price alone. Then discovered wrong side,fireflies,six ways and others. Great cd, give it a listen-Americana fans will not be disapointed.

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