In 1996 they released the Devin Townsend produced Pigwalk alongside new bassist Corey Lowery and drummer Bud FontserΓ©. Their fame was minimal until the release of their 3rd album, Rising. The album sold over 50,000 copies and remained Century Media's highest selling album until 2004, when Lacuna Coil's 5th album Comalies broke that record. The band's love for professional wrestling was especially exhibited through this album, as World Championship Wrestling's U.S. Heavyweight Championship belt was prominently featured on the cover. Also, the video for the song "Rising" featured then-WCW stars Diamond Dallas Page and Raven.
Despite critical praise and good sales of their follow-up albums, Stuck Mojo broke up in 2001 but continued to perform New Year's Eve reunion shows every year at the Masquerade Club in Atlanta. Bonz later joined the bands 420 Monks and Dead Gospel. Ward, FontserΓ©, and former bassist Dan Dryden joined WWE wrestler Chris Jericho's band Fozzy and another band called Sick speed, and Corey Lowery joined Life Of Agony, Stereomud, and Dark New Day. Rich Ward released a solo album under the name "The Duke" on May 3, 2005. Stuck Mojo are considered pioneers of the nu-metal subgenre, and are considered an influence by many popular nu-metal groups. In 2005, Stuck Mojo reunited, with Bonz, Ward, and FontserΓ© back in the lineup, with new bassist Sean Delson replacing Dan Dryden. Current plans include a new album, titled "Southern Born Killers", as well as a full-scale tour. Fontsere has since left and been replaced by Eric Sanders along with frontman Bonz being replaced by Lord Nelson.
Their latest album, "Southern Born Killers", has been released for free legal download from their official site.
Mental Meltdown
Stuck Mojo Lyrics
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Who's the hyper Buddha session budpiper.
Talking out the side of your neck
Bleed me kill my dreams
As I turn the dial in self-denial
Will they check out the fake smile
Program direct scan A to Z
Same ole yeah!
Who's the pimp trying to turn me out!!
Who's lifted?
Who's really gifted?
Is it who you know or what you know??
Who's lifted?
Who's really gifted?
Is it who you know or what you know??
Mentally melting down hear the sound of the same old sound going round.
Mentally melting down hear the sound of the same old sound going round.
Mentally melting down hear the sound of the same old sound going round.
Mentally melting down hear the sound of the same old sound going round.
Mentally melting down hear the sound of the same old sound going round.
Ears still burning
Tounges steady turning mad.
Scheming suckers double-teaming.
Like Harlem Heat I reached for the tag switched up
now who's coming in last?
Excedrin number sucker D.J. play play blah blah
All day no way I'll play.
Who's lifted?
Who's really gifted?
Is it who you know or what you know??
Who's lifted?
Who's really gifted?
Is it who you know or what you know??
Mentally melting down hear the sound of the same old sound going round.
Mentally melting down hear the sound of the same old sound going round.
Mentally melting down hear the sound of the same old sound going round.
Mentally melting down hear the sound of the same old sound going round.
Mentally melting down hear the sound of the same old sound going round.
Fundamentally you lack the tools
Pockets too low fools
Simple.
Monumentally clique.
So you Pete Carbon copies can compete or complete.
Obsolete any flavor that you savor
Old to new I kind of knew to sell my soul
Run with a fake ass crew!!!
Who's lifted?
Who's really gifted?
Is it who you know or what you know??
Who's lifted?
Who's really gifted?
Is it who you know or what you know??
Mentally melting down hear the sound of the same old sound going round.
Mentally melting down hear the sound of the same old sound going round.
Mentally melting down hear the sound of the same old
Mentally melting down hear the sound of the same old
Mentally melting down hear the sound of the same old
The lyrics of Stuck Mojo's song "Mental Meltdown" is a critique of society's lack of originality and individualism. The first few lines warn against entering the singer's "cipher," a term for a secret or closed-off space, unless one can "decipher" the code or meaning behind it. The singer then questions who is truly talented and lifted, hinting that perhaps it is not about who one knows, but rather what they know or can do. He further criticizes those who speak insincerely or without substance, referring to them as "talking out the side of your neck."
The chorus repeats the phrase "mentally melting down" as a way of describing the frustration and exhaustion of living in a world where the same old sound and ideas are constantly repeated. The verses continue to criticize those who lack the tools or skills to succeed and must copy or follow the trends of others, calling them "carbon copies" and "fake." The song ends with a final repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the singer's weariness with the lack of originality in society.
Overall, the lyrics of "Mental Meltdown" convey a sense of frustration and disillusionment with the lack of individuality and creativity in society. The singer urges for a rejection of the same old sound and ideas, and for individuals to strive for originality and authenticity.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't step into my cipher unless you can decipher
Don't try to join my inner circle unless you truly understand it
Who's the hyper Buddha session budpiper
Who's the person leading the spiritual gathering?
Talking out the side of your neck
You're not speaking honestly and it's obvious
Bleed me kill my dreams
You're draining me and it's destroying my aspirations
As I turn the dial in self-denial
As I try to pretend everything is okay but deep down I know it's not
Will they check out the fake smile
Will people see through my false happiness?
Program direct scan A to Z
Going through life in a robotic, programmed way
Same ole yeah!
Doing the same thing over and over again
No adventure to save the venture ouch
Our business is failing and we have no innovative ideas to save it
Who's the pimp trying to turn me out!!
Who's trying to manipulate me for their own gain?
Who's lifted?
Who's feeling good and high?
Who's really gifted?
Who's truly talented and special?
Is it who you know or what you know??
Does success come from your connections or your skills?
Mentally melting down hear the sound of the same old sound going round.
I am losing my sanity hearing the same thing over and over again
Ears still burning
Still feeling the effects of what was just said
Tounges steady turning mad.
People are speaking recklessly
Scheming suckers double-teaming.
People are conspiring against me
Like Harlem Heat I reached for the tag switched up now who's coming in last?
I tried to switch things up and now I am losing
Excedrin number sucker D.J. play play blah blah
The music playing is boring and repetitive
All day no way I'll play
I refuse to participate
Fundamentally you lack the tools
You don't have the basic skills to succeed
Pockets too low fools
You don't have any money and it's foolish to pretend otherwise
Simple.
It's straightforward and easy to understand
Monumentally clique.
The group is exclusive and difficult to join
So you Pete Carbon copies can compete or complete.
You need to be like us in order to succeed
Obsolete any flavor that you savor
Your taste is outdated and irrelevant
Old to new I kind of knew to sell my soul
I knew I had to compromise my values to succeed
Run with a fake ass crew!!!
Surrounding yourself with phony people is a recipe for failure
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Guithulhu Guitar
This was the best rap rock band of the era.
joan Jett
My god do they know how amazing they really are??? Love this..
Ragedad
still fucking love this album!
Saw them live in 97 and they tore my face off!
Alex Rigg
This brings me straight back to HS. Rich always such a crushing guitar tone (I'm sure Devin Townsend had a big part of that)
Alex Delarge
Killer riff!!!!!!!
LeatherRebel75
When I first heard this song back in the late 90's on the Identity 3 compilation, it ripped my fucking head off my head! This song makes me want to seriously tear shit up. Heavy as fuck!!
Robert Simpkins
I played this album every day on my way to work. Then played it on lunch break. Also played the album on the way home and blasted it out every time. A pretty tight Stuck Mojo album. The best one!
Lunarsight
I saw them play in a college cafeteria. Surreal experience.
TheAnalPunisher
Really bro, this shit is seriously destructive
Carlos Serrano
Hey! i heard them in the same compilation!! killer sound and just can't stop to bang my head! great memories!