Evil Urges

I love this disc and also loved the past couple of MMJ's. Every one of their discs has had some weak tracks. That's not unusual in the CD world. There were 2 - 3 that I could have lived without on here. I thought the rest were great, though. Not just passable. Really great. Masterfully retro but updated in a good way. I don't understand all the naysayers. Nice to hear MMJ with less reverb. I don't see this as their worst or weakest effort. There's nothing wrong with a little experimentation and a lot of it on here sounds great.

MMJ has been one of my favorite bands the last 4 years. I have most all of their releases, and Evil Urges is just a huge disappointment for me.

I have gone back and listened to their prior CDs - It Still Moves, At Dawn, Tenn Fire, and I just don't hear or feel on Evil Urges the passion, touching creative lyrics, beautiful vocals, power, excellent guitar jams, and artistic uniqueness of their recording/production style that this band is (was) all about.

Maybe I need to give this new CD more of a chance. But I lack interest in doing so as it does not move me. Evil Urges lyrics are simple, Jims vocals seem not the same, and he is adding more and more screams/yells these days which I wish he would just sing as he can so beautifully. The drumming does not seem to have the power or great beats as it once did. Even the back up vocals at times on this new CD are corny.

I hope I have not been too harsh here. I will continue to listen to their prior CDs with passion and will keep the door open for their next release.

That's my Lowdown, ain't no need for repeatin....(you know the rest)

I looked forward to this album, I counted the days! I am a huge fan. I have tickets to their show at Red Rocks with the Black Keys! I felt like I was robbed of $13 after listening! I think it was a joke, I don't think those guys could have honestly made that bad of an album! One of the worst I have ever listened to!!

Splendid follow up to Okonokos. Draws a bit more on the obscure. Prince influence on some tracks to the reviewer's delight. If you enjoy this band, you will like this album. For a new fan this might not be the first album to buy, but you won't be disappointed in the purchase either way.

Music that appeals to me right away I lose interest in faster than music that grows over time. When I first heard "Evil Urges" I hated it. Now after two weeks of steady listening I love it. When I got over my anger for Highly Suspicious I realized how many amazing moments are on this disc. It has a definite classic rock sound. Jim James sounds great as usual. Stop all the camparisons to "Z" and the incredible "At Dawn", judge it on it's own. If you have not given it a fair chance please do, it's worth it.