Customer Reviews

Mo' Roots

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I've got "Dancin the Blues" and "Like Never Before" but I still keep coming back to this album. This album sets me free. I play it constantly and I got it in the seventies. I think Taj is the coolest guy on the planet. Cajun Waltz makes me grab my wife and dance her around the room. His musical sense and timing I can't begin to describe. All the songs are very unique and unlike anything I've ever heard. Give this one a shot. I've never turned anyone on to this album that didn't love it.

I saw Taj twice in the 1970's, what a treat! His music still holds up so well. I'd highly recommend this to any one who enjoys great music done by a naturally gifted musician.

If you are familiar with Taj, you know this is a classic. Had it on tape that I converted to CD, but needed to have the released CD version (originally released on vinyl). If you like Taj and appreciate Cajun/Calypso, this is a must have! Better yet, see him in concert, you won't be dissapointed.

Taj Mahal's covers of Johnnie Too Bad and Slave Driver are absolutely perfect. The production and energy of the entire album is unique and claims a special place in Taj Majal's catalogue. I love St Kitt's Woman.

Taj Mahal recorded this in 1974 and it's still one of our favorite TM albums. Good blues and a little reggae also, with "Slave Driver" remixed by Bob Marley. "Big Mama" and "Cajun Waltz" remixed by TM and Aston "Familyman" Barrett are also great numbers. This one you'll put on and settle back into a comfortable chair, closing your eyes and listen to some great sounds from a master.

Taj brings the character of his blues soaked voice to the island sound.
Can't miss.
This album has suffered not one iota in 30 years of listening.
Is Taj the greatest black voice of all?
Maybe...

I first purchased the album in the early 70s in my twenties. I liked it so much I had to buy the cd, in my fifties.

Yeah I rather love this record although its more the overall mood than that every song is great, but it just flows together so well. this version of slave driver is just fantastic ( and probably better than the original. some of the songs taken in isolation seem weak,why the fadeout on 'johnny too bad'? Some great backing vocals - a short album but such a happy vibe