Customer Reviews

Rising

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At first I heard of Stuck Mojo through a magaine ad for Century Media, a German Death Metal Label to which Stuck Mojo are signed. As being not a fan of Death metal itself, I decided not to like Stuck Mojo, figuring that they were like Emperor or Tiamat. After recently purchasing 311's "Live" album, I read in the liner notes that 311 had toured with Sutck Mojo. I thought they couldn't be that heavy to tour with a rap metal band such as 311 or Korn. I went and bought the CD and realized that this band was much similar to 311, but much like fellow metallers Sevendust, they had a heavier groove. I really enjoy listening to this album daily, and it is a must-have for fans of New Metal, Pimpcore, or Hardcore Punk. Really Enjoyable!

Stuck Mojo (www.stuckmojo.net), one of the earliest poineers of the "rap/metal" genre, is also the most uncredited, under-rated and best of the bunch. Mojo is probably the only band that has actually created a successful, seamless blending of the varying musical styles that are rap/hiphop/heavy metal. Rich Ward (www.thedukerocks.com) is also one of the best heavy guitarists (and very influential according to interviews with current guitar stars). Ward has a knack for creating very heavy, crushing yet melodic sounds that get in your head and you just can't stop listening to the songs. The music sounds genuinely unique, original, and authentically Mojo. You know Ward's sound whether you hear it in Mojo or his other band Fozzy. This band and musical effort will remain a timeless classic for the decades to come. I never cease to be amazed by the virtuosity and quality of this music and love love love it!!!

Stuck Mojo is easily one of the best and most underrated bands ever. This album is a must for any Mojo fan! The Mojo crew grooves like no other. Rich's tone knows no equal and the leads are perfect without a lot of excessive noodling about on the fretboard. No speed metal here - just pounding rhythms with rap type vocals. (Not to be compared to inferior groups such as Limp Bizkit) Stuck Mojo succeeds with power not speed.

I've never been a big fan of rapcore, that crossbreed of metal and hardcore with rap vocals. In the early 90s I used to be a huge fan of gangster rap, and in comparison to hip hop groups like NWA and Public Enemy, almost all rapcore acts have a stiff, "white" sounding rhyming style that sounds amateurish and embarassing (Zach de la Rocha being probably the sole exception). Stuck Mojo still suffer from this stumbling rhythm problems, but on "Rising" they've finally managed to compensate for their lyrical weakness with some sharp songwriting and even melodic singing. They also overcome the single factor that most often contributes to the mediocrity of rapcore (or even plain ol' hardcore) records, which is an extreme monotony in the rhythm department. And when you're dealing with a genre that dispenses with lead work altogether, that can become a serious problem. Fortunately Stuck Mojo are up to the task, creating their most memorable release yet. Not only has the songwriting improved, but the production has improved considerably since the days of old, even sounding like a full-blown major label release (Century Media obviously thinks so, too- they're promoting this with more muscle than I would have believed they had. Of course, most metal fans have known for years what a hotbed of new talent the label is. Now it's time for the rest of the world to open their ears). I guess I can finally shrug off my indifference and embrace this band for the contender that they've finally become.

This album is a must have in your mojo library. Insanely heavy riffs and catchy phrasings make all other bands want to be like these guys (the pioneers of rap rock). I own all of Stuck Mojo's albums and this is probably my favorite. It is sad to say that these bad boys from Atlanta, Ga. are no longer together but have always been true to their fans. If you want ultra heavy tuned down guitars, hardcore rappin' by Bonz and screaming his head off Rich Ward, then I recommend that you buy this album and all other Mojo albums today!!!

Stuck Mojo are very underrated and they show that here. This disc should have sold at least 500,000 copies, like many rap-metallers have so far. Heavy as hell metal indeed. This is the heaviest rap metal album ever, by far. If you don't own it, buy it. This is so cool. A cross between Slayer, Pantera, Rage Against The Machine & Kittie, this album is truly for the rap metal kids. Buy it today.

When I first saw and listened to stuck mojo I was watching wrestling and the video came on. I didn't have a favorite band and couldn't stand limp bizkit and Korn was getting old. when I heard the song Rising I knew I had to buy the CD I did and now I own all of their CD's and as you know all of the reviews are good so if you like loud rap metal and wrestling get this CD.

Looking back on all the releases of 98, for me this was without a doubt the most enjoyable, most rockin' release of the year. With the exception of the song "Back in the saddle" (which really drags on), this album is ALL KILLER and NO FILLER.

Every song is catchy, the production is excellent, the musicianship is good, great song variety, and all in all this album ROCKS!!!

The highlight track for me is "Southern Pride" , incorporating harmonica, organ and a choir into what was possibly the song of the year.

I've got friends who quickly dismissed this album, but after listening to it on and off for a year now, it's still one of the most enjoyable CDs I own.

HIGHLY RECOMENDED!!!

This cd is sweet! If you like the hard-core metal sound from Sevendust and the metal-rap sound form Limp Bizkit this is the cd to get! You also get the music video from the song RISING which has superstars fom the WCW when you buy this cd!

they rock ,i cant wait till there new album comes ou