Red White And Blues
Self-Released, 2018
8/10
A Denver outfit spearheaded by Jessica Rogalski’s impressive set of pipes that can parallel the greatness achieved by Aretha Franklin or Donna Summer, Mojomama recruit blues, funk and plenty of retro rhythm in this impressive album.
“Blues Sister” starts the listen with plenty of rhythmic, bluesy guitars from Bob Murnahan as the tune unfolds with spirited, soaring singing, and “Sing You The Blues” follows with a handful of grooves as precise drumming by Taylor Edwards anchors the swift paced fun.
Deeper tracks bring us the soulful, emotive “Rise Above”, while the shuffling rock’n’roll prowess of “Lazy River” makes this one of the album’s best. The listen remains strong until the end, with the bouncy quality and backing vocals of “Let’s Go Out”, which displays bassist Paul Rogalski’s immense skill and will get you searching for your dancing shoes, and “Red White And Blue” finishes the listen with some playful funk amid stronger guitars that leave an indelible impression.
Mojomama have already picked up several awards with their timeless song craft, and with well built and instantly memorable records like this it won’t be long until they’re going to be the new favorite band to legions of fresh ears.
Travels well with: Janiva Magness- Change In The Weather; Gina Sicilia- Love Me Madly