Search - Mahogany Rush :: Mahogany Rush IV

Mahogany's Best & The Rest

B. Nelson | Glen Arm, MD USA | 07/11/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"IV is probably Mahogany's overall best album, but it could be debated. IV is also Mahogany's funkiest record. There's a strong funk influence on many of the songs, such as their popular "Jive" number. It's by far one of the greatest and most eclectic funk-rock records of the seventies, that I have heard. But there is more than just funk, there's a lot of variation, including a soft number, progressive/fusion noodlings,

and the hard driving rock of "Sexie Little Annie", which is in my opinion one of their most entertaining songs. The record is with out a doubt an overlooked and underrated seventies artifact. To the unintiated: Singer/Guitar Player Frankie Marino's singing style vaguely can be reminding of Jimi Hendrix, who was without a doubt an influence on Marino's guitar playing as well, but who wasn't influenced by Jimi Hendrix? Frank Marino took rock guitar playing to a places blocks from Jimi's ballpark. He had the skill and finesse which few matched in the hard-rock circles, a real nice style. Thats a fact Jack. A player reflected by a Strange Universe"

Progressive Rock

P. Jadriev | Central Coast West | 01/07/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"A classic! One of the best of progressive rock from the '70s. No hit song, but one of the best is Dragonfly, (I just saw Mahogany Rush October 2006 and they played it exceptionally). In the style of Jimi Hendrix, yet complete originals from Frank Marino and his band."

Who needs drugs?

A. Roberts | Ohio USA | 02/02/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Did you ever wonder what it's like to have your state of mind chemically altered? Grab your headphones and turn this up! This studio album exudes the energy of a live performance and it has some KILLER mastering. From the high energy of LITTLE SEXY ANNIE to the "lay down and die" lilting of IT'S BEGUN TO RAIN, this is one of the best (in my opinion) from a band that's been around in one form or another for over 30 years. Frank Marino is still cranking out some great music today but you should hear where he's coming from to really appreciate all he's done."