In for Sin - Mojo Rib CD

Following on the heels of their critically-acclaimed 2003 debut, Mojo Ribs IN FOR SIN is a hard rawk travelogue, a ten-song soundtrack to a steamy Saturday night in L.A., with all its temptations, frustrations, and toxic libations! From the blistering opener "L.A. Hot Wax" through the epic sweep of "Bitch Magnet" and the stripped-down slam of "Lucky In The Order," IN FOR SIN delivers 40 minutes of the hard rock sex and swagger that is the Los Angeles quintets stock-in-trade. Featuring the explosive vocals of JAY SOSNICKI, the blistering guitar dynamics of JOE FAVAZZA and DREW SIMON, and the rock-solid bottom of MICHAEL WHITE and DON McCURDY, IN FOR SIN is exactly what new-millennium hard rock fans have been waiting for - an authentic rock n roll experience. No gimmicks, just epoch-defining guitar riffs, gut-bucket vocals, and the kind of saucy lyrics that would bring a smile to the face of Bon Scott himself. IN FOR SIN. Pick it up. Take it home.Additional Info: Originally from Cleveland, OH, the Imperial Wonders lit up their hometown in the early '70s with hot local tokes like "Trying to Get to You," "Just a Dream," and "Turned Around Over You." After a single on Musicor Records in 1973, the entertainers took a 28-year hiatus before dropping Time Machine, their first LP, with a revamped lineup consisting of originals Al Boyd and Avaughn Wells along with E.J. Welch, Russell Watts, and Darol King. The group's patented, unison "bong bong" harmonic fills are missing, but their imperial-quality soul and transcendental aura of romance are represented on every cut. These are singers born to express themselves musically. There are no scraps -- these are eight prime soul filets worthy of serving to royalty. Addiction comes fast on the opening track, "DNA," with its sly reference to O.J. Simpson and its infectious romping rhythm; the lead switches between the tenor, falsetto, and baritone, with Wells' Melvin Franklin-quality bass trolling the bottom like an ocean predator. Dangerous listening on a bar stool -- you might bounce right off grooving to it. The level remains high as a giraffe on "Tales From the Grip," a haunting son of a gun with horror movie ambience and tightly strung vocals around a compelling lead. You'll think the Dramatics stopped by when "Time Machine," written by Boyd and Larry Hancock, unrolls. Wells mimics Willie Ford on the intro and the lead enchants with a beguiling vocal reminiscent of Lenny Mayes, only stronger, on the smoldering slow jam. They bounce the lead lines around on "Sweet Delight" and "Just Leave," a free-flowing Delfonic-ish ballad that showcases their strong voices. "You're Good in Bed" is a turn-off-the-lights and lets-get-it-on song. A passionate lead, impeccable backing vocals, sensuous lyrics, tantalizing music, and a vamp that brings back memories of New Birth's "Been Such a Long Time" set this one out. Two more hotties, "Spiritual Love" and "In the Bedroom," wrap up the Imperial Wonders' first LP with a bang. Al Boyd co-authored the Temptations' "Shaky Ground" and wrote or co-wrote every song on Time Machine. ~ Andrew Hamilton

Specifics

  • Album: In for Sin
  • Artist: Mojo Rib
  • Label: CD Baby

(CD-634479326400)

SKU CD-634479326400
Barcode # 634479326400
Brand CD Baby
Shipping Weight 0.0710kg
Shipping Width 0.140m
Shipping Height 0.010m
Shipping Length 0.140m

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