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Mojo – Tom Petty & The HeartbreakersView More By Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Our ReviewWith his last solo album, 2006’s Highway Companion, Tom Petty began feeling his age, reflecting on how much of his life was now past. Now, at 60, and teamed up with his Heartbreakers, he re-finds his, well, “mojo” with this compelling modern version of the blues. His band has always been a solid rock for him and their playing has always served the song to the point where their musicianship could be overlooked. Mike Campbell is amongst the best second men in rock. His lead guitar playing has defined Petty’s sound for years and here it suddenly comes blistering out like the band has spent its entire life studying Chicago blues. There’s the slow creep of “Takin’ My Time,” the full-on highway attack of “U.S. 41” and the heartbreak shuffle of “Let Yourself Go,” where Petty takes his FM radio croon, his classic-rock stature and applies it to the music that influenced his influences. “Don’t Pull Me Over” sparkles with a touch of country honky-tonk in its sights of falling stars on moonlit nights. It’s an unexpected and welcomed move from a guy always likened to folk-rock and the jangle of the Byrds.. Customer ReviewsTom Petty and the Heartbreakers as good as ever, if not better! (5 stars)This is an instant classic! Sooo good! Stand out tracks for me are Jefferson Jericho Blues, Running Mans Bible, Trip To Pirates Cove and Dont Pull Me Over but its ALL really good! Excellent job guys you've got the mojo going!!!! Better with age! (5 stars) Its refreshing to hear a great artist reflect his age and experience rather than (pathetically) trying to reinvent his youth. The band gets to show off its chops, and Mike Campbell's playing has never been better. Tom's voice is in great shape. And, oh yeah, I nearly forgot, they sound like they are having fun doing these songs, and how rare is that these days? Get this album! different but great (5 stars) different than what you would expect from petty and the heartbreakers but love it
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