Originally Posted by Janice & Bud
Originally Posted by Izzy
Janice Bud & Peter.

If Tony Joe White ever decided to ghost‑write a sequel, it would sound a lot like this. “Some Average Mojo” is the kind of track that makes me wonder whether I’ve just stumbled into a sun‑sweated bayou or a vintage‑tube‑lab where every knob is dialed to “just‑right.” The re‑imagining of this ten‑year‑old gem is a masterclass in tasteful over‑drive: fuzz‑laden guitars that bite, a piano that sneaks in like a mischievous river otter, and a new bass line that makes the swamp feel a little wider.

The real show‑stopper is Janice’s vocal double‑track—2026 Janice singing with her 2016 self. It’s the sonic equivalent of seeing your younger self pop up at a family reunion, only cooler, grittier, and with a hint of mystic “gris‑gris” luck charm. Her voice, polished by a custom‑tuned Nectar chain, glides over Peter’s unchanged yet freshly‑positioned guitar‑and‑harp combo—a ghostly, time-travel duet that gives the song a haunting, layered soul.

Bud's voodoo expertise with all the vintage‑amp, tape‑saturation, and compression wizardry is applied with the precision of a seasoned swamp guide—enough to make the mix feel hot, but not so much that the listener (me) got lost in the mud. The drums, with a snappy new snare layer, keep the rhythm as steady as a rolling thunderstorm, while the lyrical mantra (“just need some average mojo”) feels like a tongue‑in‑cheek prayer you’d whisper to a passing alligator.

The lyrics are a charmingly humble plea for just a touch of decent luck, are elevated by the "gris gris" charm. It’s a song that understands the assignment:- to sound vintage, viscous, and utterly authentic.

Bottom line:This isn't just a song; it's a sonic gris-gris bag for your ears. It is a masterclass in making "average" feel utterly essential. It’s gritty, it’s glossy, it’s got charm‑laden lyrics, and it proves that a little mojo—average or otherwise—can still make waves. I give it 5/5 (with a side of gumbo).

Bravo team. Now, where’s my amulet?

Izzy

We don’t recall using the term gobsmacked before but if there’s ever been an appropriate time this is it.

GOBSMACKED!!!

This review is a keeper to be re-read and shared with family and friends.
Choosing anything you wrote as our fav is simply impossible.
Being the subject matter of that narrative is humbling, rewarding and joyous.

Thank you!

J&B

PS. We got an amulet for you but it’s too big to ship. 😀


Dear Janice & Bud,

Your boundless grace and flawless decorum deserve a standing‑ovation—so forgive me for dragging you (and other forum victims) into the arena of my epic monologues.

Though each tirade is penned with unvarnished honesty and a wink of fun, I realize it can be a bit more War and Peace than a quick “well done,” that would be far easier for anyone to reply to.

Old habits of drafting briefs cling to me like a favourite cardigan, but rest assured, I’m now filing a formal cease‑and‑desist on the verbosity.

Respectfully (and briefly) yours,

Izzy - aspiring haiku‑master