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Orange Blossoms

JJ Grey

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Audio CD (August 26, 2008)
Original Release Date: August 26, 2008
Number of Discs: 1
Label: Alligator Records
ASIN: B001BWQA5A
In-Print Editions: MP3 Download

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

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There are no shortage of retro-soul outfits, but few with the 70s-style swampy swagger of this rural Florida-based act. Orange Blossoms,’ title cut might remind some folks of Jerry Garcia's work with Merle Saunders; with its thick Booker T soul groove and jam band feel. Some of the album’s tracks bring to mind the Allman Brothers, Delanie and Bonny, Dr. John, or the Black Crowes. Grey and Mofro’s earnest songs seem to come from a pre-ironic era before digital production and ringtones. Orange Blossoms is what most bar bands in the world think they sound like; but don’t. It’s down home, in the best sense, performed flawlessly, with an admirable disregard for fashion. --Mike McGonigal

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ORANGE BLOSSOMS, produced by long-time cohort Dan Prothero and Grey, was recorded in north Florida and boasts some of Grey's most profound and moving music to date. The album features 12 songs (including 11 Grey originals) inspired by Grey's life experiences and visionary observations. With long-time friend and guitarist Daryl Hance, bassist/organist Adam Scone, drummer Anthony Cole, and the Hercules Horns of saxophonist Art Edmaiston and trumpeter Dennis Marion, Grey moves effortlessly from gospel-tent fervor to Southern-fried rockers to deeply emotional soul. ORANGE BLOSSOMS is a groove-driven masterpiece fueled by JJ's gritty, smoldering vocals and intense, funk-infused guitar and keyboard work.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad, but not one of their better outings, November 11, 2008

By	R. C. Schmults "rob0" (Brookline, MA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

These guys are a great band with a range of musical styles. One of the reasons I wasn't blown away by this outing is it is mostly a "blue-eyed soul"/R&B set, unlike their other stuff which is more wide ranging. I love the inspirations behind this sound: the late 60's early 70's sound that had a fat horn sound, background singers who step in to hit chorus with a wavering note, organ lead-ins, and funkified twangy guitar. But in a lot of places he moves past that period to something closer to the later 70's where it was losing its edge. Think of the difference between early Sly Stone, Dobie Grey, or Al Green and their later stuff -- it became over produced, the horns became trite vs insipired, the background vocals headed toward soft rock. On this dics you get the gamut. You have tunes that hit the mark like "Everything Good is Bad" (could be a great Sly Stone tune), "On Fire" (a raw funky number), and "I Believe" (which has the build of a classic R&B ballad). But others that don't seem up to J.J Grey's previous high standard like "Orange Blossoms" (seems like an attempt to craft the Gulf Coast answer to Seger's "Night Moves"), "The Truth" and "Dew Drops" (cheesy strings), and Move it On (intended to be a sexy groove, instead borders on Broadway). If you are a J.J. Grey fan, there's enough here to like to make it worth buying (or cherry pick the tunes you want via download). If you are new to J.J. Grey, go with the albumn Country Ghetto instead -- better introduction to the tremendous talent this guy has.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Damn!, August 29, 2008

By	J. Riggins (Springfield, MO USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

JJ Grey & Mofro have done it again. I own all four of their CD's and they are all outstanding. When you play a Mofro CD you can see the Spanish moss, pine trees, and kudzu in your mind. You can smell the steaming hot cornbread and black eyed peas and feel the humidity of the deep South. From laying outside in the grass watching fire flies to heading to Ybor City to find a woman to love you "out yo mind" Mofro takes you there with more authentic funk and soul than anyone else. On "Orange Blossoms" JJ Grey works in horns, strings, and background singers to augment the soulful slide of Daryl Hance, the "in the pocket" drumming of Anthony Cole and the funky keyboard of Adam Scone. The musicianship is extraordinary and the production rivals anything Stax or Muscle Shoals has produced.

Buy this CD and get your tickets to see them live. Mofro tours relentlessly and they will be appearing somewhere close to you. Don't miss out.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Good record, but lacking some of the usual feeling, September 30, 2008

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In Mofro's previous three albums (Blackwater, Lochloosa, Country Ghetto) the songs have been a soulful gumbo of blues, funk, rock, and gospel. Slow rollers, mid-tempo groovers, juke house rockers, and soul-baring gospel (some of my favorites). Most songs represent poignant reflections of southern living, whose lyrics often transcend the normal bounds for blues ballads. Some of the best songs of the decade in my opinion. Their simplicity (in instrumentation, arrangement, and emotive delivery) is the key to their resonance with listeners.

Although Orange Blossoms includes some beautifully polished soul recordings, tight musicianship, and JJ's gutsy vocals, Mofro seems to have strayed from a winning formula a bit. Daryl Hance's slide guitar, always subtle, is mostly lost behind the horns and strings. The mid-tempo groovers dominate the record, making many of the songs sound basically the same (Devil You Know, WYLF, On Fire, Higher You Climb). The tempo goes from slow to slower on She Don't Know, The Truth, and Dew Drops. The more upbeat Ybor City is a straight-ahead blues shuffle that lacks the edge that usually makes Mofro stand out. Funky, yes. Dynamic, not so much. The lyrics just don't seem to resonate quite as well as in previous records, and the subject matter is much more typical of the genre (girls, relationships, etc.).

If you're a Mofro fan you'll still really like Orange Blossoms. It's just a little more over-produced than you're used to. If you're just getting to know these guys, check out Country Ghetto or Lochloosa first. I hope JJ and Mofro get a little more back to basics on their next release.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Orange Blossom
This is a really really good cd. I love it. It is everything I hoped it would be and would reccomend it!!

Published 4 days ago by funky folk art

5.0 out of 5 stars J.J. Grey's sound keeps getting bigger, but he never loses the essence of the swamp
As Country Ghetto had a bigger sound than Lochloosa, Orange Blossoms has a bigger sound than Country Ghetto. Read more

Published 28 days ago by Nobody important

5.0 out of 5 stars Great CD!
This is a really wonderful CD. I enjoy almost every song on it, but the best is "Orange Blossoms." I first heard this music on XM and so went to JJ Grey & Mofro's website, they... Read more

Published 4 months ago by Gale L. Laroche

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome southern rock cd
This cd is good all the way through - favorite songs to check out are "everything good is bad," and of course, the title track "Orange blossoms. Read more

Published 5 months ago by Indy Foodie

5.0 out of 5 stars Mofros the Man
I love Mofro, I have all the CD's and preordered this one before it came out. Not disappointed at all. Read more

Published 6 months ago by keenkell

5.0 out of 5 stars Funky, swampy, bluesy grooves. The best!
No doubt, their previous albums have a somewhat different sound, but is that bad? JJ Grey says this was actually the least produced album of them all. Read more

Published 6 months ago by MusicFan

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Album
JJ Grey and Mofro have really put together a great album. Nearly every track takes me back to outside of the West side of Jacksonville. Read more

Published 7 months ago by Frank E. Scudder III

5.0 out of 5 stars Blues-Southern Rock Soul
Probably one of the most talented musicians and groups I have heard in my short lifespan of almost 30 years. JJ has a great way of telling a story through his music. Read more

Published 7 months ago by Parker H. Schopbach

5.0 out of 5 stars Mofro does it again!!!
This album is outstanding - from the first song to the last. JJ Grey & Mofro just keep getting better. Read more

Published 9 months ago by M. Cerra

5.0 out of 5 stars Just gets better
I started out listening to this band with the purchase of their album Lochloosa.Totally blown away by the sound and soul of these guys. Read more

Published 9 months ago by Leigh E. Williamson

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