I’m not a big fan of these guys, only ever buying their Anthology, which is of course a great record as it has all their hits and more. But a certain music critic named Andy Gill gave this album 5 stars- which is unusual for him as he rarely promotes old established acts, concentrating more often than not on up-and-coming or relatively unknown artists.
When this guy gives a new album 5 stars I will, more often than not buy it, even though I may not have heard too much about them – rarely am I disappointed. This is the case with ‘Mojo’ the 12th album from Tom Petty and his Heartbreakers as it is a very good album with no weak songs on the album. There are no surprises here, you get what you paid for, 15 classic rock/blues songs played apparently live without any overdubs by a band as tight as a monkeys ……… you know how tight I mean.
It almost made it as my ‘Album of the Month’ but yesterday I heard a new album by a new singer/songwriter that is simply outstanding – can’t wait to share with you on July 1st. Hope you enjoy the sample of Tom.
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Like the Dog, “I’m not a big fan of these guys” either.
But. Now. Nope, sorry, still not.
I do quite like the 2nd sample here (“Running”), but unfortunately I eventually get irritated by Tom’s overly nasal style of singing. I doubt I ever could listen to an entire album. Sadly for me though, I really do like the MUSIC on “Running”. Maybe somebody less irritating will cover it one day ? Robert Cray, perhaps ?
Hi URD – as Shirley and Company sang “It’s a shame shame shame” – as its actually a very good album.
Never mind – there’s more where that came from
I went to see Tom Petty many many years ago (anyone remember the Glasgow Apollo? What a cesspit!). There was a local band in support, can’t remember their name or anything, but they were very good.
Unfortunately, the same couldn’t be said for Tom Petty. I found it far too long and I was bored long before the end. So nothing else for it but to hit the bar. Well of course I spent the rest of the night there accompanied by one rather hospitable young barmaid. Then my friends told me that the last half hour of the gig was stunning. I didn’t care, by that time I had the barmaid’s phone number but that’s another story altogether and not fit for publishing on a family space such as here.
Now where was I? Oh yes, Tom Petty – first song is OKish. Vocals are very Pettyish surprisingly enough. Not quite sure that the drumming works though.
Interesting comment from URD about Robert Cray having a go at the second one. I would like to hear someone like Joe Bonamassa beef it up a bit.
As it is, it’s not going to be top of my Christmas Wishlist.
Mr SP you a bit of an old shagger on the quiet – I’ll show you my pics of Kates Bush if you show me pics of Betty Barmaids pulling action
Can’t believe all these new songs I’m hearing on here today and I’ve only been away for a couple of weeks – like these two will prob buy tonight thanks MR LD
Hi Sinny you can’t say shagger on here can you?
I’ve never really thought of Spacey in these terms but I think we need to see photographic evidence here from both of you – don’t you?
Glad you like TP
Well that may be a bit difficult guys. I don’t think that cameras were invented in the days my story was set.
How about if draw you a picture instead?
And Mr D, I am glad to hear that you have never thought of me on those kind of terms, but I was once young too you know. Quite a long time ago granted, but I do have vague recollections of it every now and again during my maudlin moments.