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Whereabouts Unknown

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This is a reissue of the original Whereabout Unknown cd - if you're a mojo fan, buy the 1995 release, not this one. This one is just not as good. The 2 cds have some overlap, some songs are missing. If you want to experience Mojo, buy Root Hog Or Die, his Christmas cd, Frenzy, or some of the other earlier ones. If you're a true mojohead, buy this one for the Amazing Grace tribute called "I Will Not Die" - I listened to this for years before I realized he ripped off Amazing Grace. And buy Gadzooks - what a great overview of his career, plus a lot of stuff you just can't find anywhere else.

Some of the Mojo Nixon has been reissued with different tracks under the same name - make sure you check the track listing before you buy to make sure you get the songs you want. Better yet, buy a USB turntable and then the vinyl - it's cheaper!

A friend of mine looks just like Mojo so I bought the album for him. As it turns out the guy aint half bad. Mojo has a great sense of humor and you can figure out by looking at the titles to know what I mean. Definitely recommend to those who are not easily offended. Not for mixed company or children.

I'm confused. Mojo had an album called whereabout unknown come out like eight years ago. So? Whats the deal with the old/new album title and the old new album art. As mojo would say, "sumpin' ain't right". The reviewer also refers to the album by the old title. Somebody...some true mojo fan write me and let me know what is up. Also if you know of a good spot for Mojo news on the web send me that info as well! Thanks a heap. Mojo rules by the way. As does DASH RIP ROCK - the band mentioned by the previous reviewer. If you haven't heard them you're really missing out. Check out their newwest album "Paydirt". I promise you won't be disappointed!

Any Mojo fan will greedily scarf up this cd before it has much of a chance to get to know the shelf. A fantastic example of what happens when attitude, rockabilly, and smart lyrics go out drinking together. From the searing opener, "UPS My Heart," (with co-writing credits to Mercury recording artist Steve Poltz and Dash Rip Rock's Bill Davis), to bitter diatribes against Cleveland's newest eyesore, the Rock 'N' Roll Hall of Lame, this album takes on all of Mojo's favorite targets, and some new ones as well. Industry phonies, musical poseurs, and nagging females have always been favorite targets, but "Whereabouts Unknown" also contains a brilliant take on cybersex and the entire Internet culture. This song showcases his true songwriting prowess as well as anything he's ever written, as it is a cleverly-crafted tapestry of computer terminology, pop cultural catch phrases, and the usual Mojo irreverence. Also included is a warm, yet fire-bellied tribute to the late Country Dick Montana, former drummer for the Beat Farmers, and whose posthumously-released solo album contains a touching eulogy written by Mojo in the liner notes. So get the damn album, son, grab a twelve pack of cheap beer, and surf away on Mojo's latest groove... -Joe Daly