Mamas Gun - Taking Out the Demons In My Range

Artist: Erykah Badu
Album: Mommas Gun
RELEASE DATE: 21 November 2000

Five years later; I’m still in love with Erykahs sophmore album, Mamas Gun. Pre ‘Puma‘ (Badus youngest child ) and post Andre 3000 ; Mommas Gun reflects a sense of playful self-assurance, pride in inner-beauty and a respect for women. Every song is like a love poem.

Some folks found the album to be rather boring. I have to disagree. Badu emotionally disrobed for this one . . . managing to take off some of her ‘ self-righteous Baduizm cool ‘ in the process. And , I’m a real sucker for musical arrangements with a nice blend of flutes and precussion. I was born in the 70’s, what more can I say?

If anyone cares to know the pattern of my thoughts these days, all you need do is insert “Mamas Gun” into rotation. Listen with your heart and surely you will feel me. Note: “Green Eyes” is a classic, but I aint much for crying over lost love these days. So, you can exclude that particular song from “know how I am feeling these days . . .” category. LOL! But otherwise, the girl has me pegged.

Personal Favorites:
Didn’t Cha Know
My Life
Cleva
Booty
Kiss Me On My Neck
Orange Moon
Bag Lady
Time’s A Wastin
In Love With You
Green Eyes

Dang . . . pretty much the entire album.

Later tonite I’ll be adding some Badu tracks to my Radio Blog. And, I suppose I could hit you off w/ a few tid-bits of info and blurbs I’ve been sitting on. I haven’t really been in much of a writing mood these days . . . still trying to shake off some of this melancholy and keep it moving.

Thank you Erykah, for giving me a soundtrack to get back on track.