Stuck Mojo Albums (7)
'Southern Born Killers'
Release Date 4/23/2007
Tracks 13
Label Ward Is My S
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'Declaration of a Headhunter'
Release Date 6/13/2000
Tracks 14
Label Century Media
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What The Critics Say
Atlanta-based Stuck Mojo had clearly reached a crossroads when the band recorded 1999's very timely HVY1 live album. Still reeling from the sudden departure of founding bassist Corey Lowery (who insultingly defected to join the formulaic atrocity Stereomud), the bandmembers seemed unsure about their ability and desire to carry on. In fact, HVY1 sounds suspiciously like a career wrap-up and/or special farewell release for the fans, delivering energetic performances of such career highlights as "Crooked Figurehead," "Throw the Switch," "Not Promised Tomorrow," and "Reborn." But wait a minute, what happened here, when did it all go wrong? Just a year earlier, Rising, the group's third and by far strongest album, had brought Stuck Mojo to the cusp of mainstream metal media notoriety, further, in fact, than many expected their label, Century Media, could have brought them. But, though they'd accumulated no small amount of street cred for helping to spearhead the rap-metal fusion of the mid-'90s (indeed, they were one of the earliest groups to do so with style and panache), Stuck Mojo seemed to hit a brick wall just when the chips were stacked in the band's favor. Perhaps this was due to the unfeasible economics involved in securing spins on commercial radio, perhaps it was a result of the band's buffoonish obsession with pro wrestling (which stood at complete odds with their dead-serious subject matter), perhaps it was a combination of the two and more, but whatever the case, Stuck Mojo would only manage one final studio album, the career anomaly Declaration of a Headhunter, before calling it a day. ~ Eduardo Rivadavia, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
Rising shows some musical growth from Pigwalk, although Stuck Mojo still lose their musical focus on several occasions over the course of the album. Bonz's raps still seem a bit high and whiny to have the same crushing impact as his band's music, and he wisely varies his approach, trying different vocal styles. Initial pressings of the CD included a CD-R copy of the video for the title track featuring several WCW wrestling stars. ~ Steve Huey, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
Though they were one of the earlier bands to jump on board the rap-rock bandwagon, Atlanta's Stuck Mojo never achieved the massive fame of groups like Rage Against the Machine, who kicked a similar stylistic blend. Their idea of neck-snappin' rap-metal wasn't exactly a new idea, even in 1995 -- the sound's been around since Run-DMC's first album -- but at least Stuck Mojo did turn it up a notch, backing aggressive rhymes with some of the hardest double bass-pounding grooves this side of Pantera. The group's high testosterone and volume levels, and virtual lack of funkiness, ensure a somewhat limited appeal, but for angry young men with too much pent-up energy, the powerful aggression of Snappin' Necks must be close to heaven. ~ Bret Love, All Music Guide
