New Tom Petty

At first I didn't get it. I thought the songs were too simple and a bit predictable, and I wasn't prepared for their style or a lot of the country influences. But the more I listened (and later with the aid of a certain, ahem, mood affecting plant) I became enthralled with it. The most beautifully simple songs -- both lyrically and musically -- expertly written and played by pros who have obviously been playing together a while. Honestly, the music grooves in a way that reminds me of being on some sort of lazy trip. Very appropriately named album.

The guitar work is fantastic and really open and more raw compared to some earlier works. The rhythm section has never sounded better either. It sounds like they're all really having fun getting loose. IMO one of the best Petty albums ever.

Also, compared to a lot of the stuff out there currently, I think it's recorded rather well, as I believe most of the later Petty releases to be.

PS - another nod to She's The One soundtrack. A gem

I finally listened to the Bluray version of Mojo. I think the music is great especially First Flash of and Pirate's Cove but the sound quality is very good but not great. Gaucho on SACD, which I acquired at the same time, is much more impressive.

I'm real impressed that T.P. can put out his own blues without covering all the past stuff.It may not be perfect but he sure ain't scared to give it a try and that's what I like about it. It's refreshing and new. I've always been a Tom Petty fan so maybe I'm a little biased.

Just picked it up and have listened to it twice, and I like it. After the latest from Clapton and Santana I was afraid to start this album for fear of hearing lame covers, but I was brave and was rewarded nicely, Good job Mr. Petty!!

I never got around to posting on Petty/ZZ Top at the Hollywood Bowl. A great show and the Mojo material benefits greatly from the "live" treatment. The set list was greatest hits + Mojo. IME, this type of show tends to favor the hits and that's what happened here, as the (typically older H-Bowl) crowd starts to energize with the more familiar tunes. Not everyone seemed familiar with Mojo. Personally, I preferred the new stuff.

Marty

PS ZZ Top was astonishing. The radio hits degrade into monster riffs that barely hang together as songs. As you can imagine, this didn't necessarily go over so well with the crowd described above. Without diminishing Petty's show in any way, I thought ZZ Top was better than the headliner. I believe that I may have been the only person in attendance who held that opinion.