Review by Will Franklin for Disheveled Magazine (July 2006)
MOFIUS-SELF TITLED: Mofius, a fairly new funk and soul band from Seattle, is releasing its self-titled first album. They dropped off an advance copy at the office and we really like it. The first song on the
CD, The Cheat, makes us all do the Funky Butt. The whole album is full of catchy tunes and big hooks. Plus the vocals from singer Alfonzo Woods are really soulful. It’s some of the best funk and soul this
town has to offer.
MOFIUS-SELF TITLED: Mofius, a fairly new funk and soul band from Seattle, is releasing its self-titled first album. They dropped off an advance copy at the office and we really like it. The first song on the
CD, The Cheat, makes us all do the Funky Butt. The whole album is full of catchy tunes and big hooks. Plus the vocals from singer Alfonzo Woods are really soulful. It’s some of the best funk and soul this
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Review by Laura Turner Lynch for www.Kweevak.com (July/August 2006)
MOFIUS – MOFIUS: Mofius is an inventive quartet crafting their own unique blend of funk, soul, rock and danceable grooves. Mofius' sound is familiar yet fresh, drawing on various influences including
Fishbone, Marvin Gay and Parliament-Funkadelic. Mofius is tight with lots of heavy rhythms (Chris Martin drums & Tony Rivera bass) and lush guitars (Dave West) flowing over Alfonzo Wood's smooth,
soulful voice. Their self-title, ten-track CD is colorful with captivating beats and hooks. Mofius' songs are well written, filled with visual lyrics. The CD starts off strong with "The Cheat" an up-tempo tale of a
relationship gone wrong, expressive told by Alfonzo. "Mother Earth" is insightful and innovative with weighty rhythms and instrumentation. "Reverberate" is a sensual, snappy tune that just keeps moving.
Mofius is an energetic CD and the band is deep, diverse and divine!
Recommended Tracks: (1,3,6)
MOFIUS – MOFIUS: Mofius is an inventive quartet crafting their own unique blend of funk, soul, rock and danceable grooves. Mofius' sound is familiar yet fresh, drawing on various influences including
Fishbone, Marvin Gay and Parliament-Funkadelic. Mofius is tight with lots of heavy rhythms (Chris Martin drums & Tony Rivera bass) and lush guitars (Dave West) flowing over Alfonzo Wood's smooth,
soulful voice. Their self-title, ten-track CD is colorful with captivating beats and hooks. Mofius' songs are well written, filled with visual lyrics. The CD starts off strong with "The Cheat" an up-tempo tale of a
relationship gone wrong, expressive told by Alfonzo. "Mother Earth" is insightful and innovative with weighty rhythms and instrumentation. "Reverberate" is a sensual, snappy tune that just keeps moving.
Mofius is an energetic CD and the band is deep, diverse and divine!
Recommended Tracks: (1,3,6)
Reviewer: Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck-http://www.muzikreviews.com (06/16/05)
The new Mofius EP Lost & Found offers up some great rock-funk tracks. You will not be able to sit still listening to this music.I really like this band! They rock in a funked up kind of way and they have lyrics
with some depth and significance.
Alfonzo Woods sounds like a cool crossbreed of Steve Walsh (Kansas) and Tommy Shaw (Styx) while Dave “Attacko” West is a killer guitar man that laces each tune with hooks and the sparks of emotion.
Chris Martin (drums) and Tony “Kiltman” Rivera (bass) are serious one-two rhythm section that set the pace straight on through all three tracks.
This is not fair; I loved this music and could of listened to a lot more. I will definitely be looking for the full-length album from this band. This is the kind of band that has a contagious sound; they could be
huge with the right backing.
Rating-8/10
The new Mofius EP Lost & Found offers up some great rock-funk tracks. You will not be able to sit still listening to this music.I really like this band! They rock in a funked up kind of way and they have lyrics
with some depth and significance.
Alfonzo Woods sounds like a cool crossbreed of Steve Walsh (Kansas) and Tommy Shaw (Styx) while Dave “Attacko” West is a killer guitar man that laces each tune with hooks and the sparks of emotion.
Chris Martin (drums) and Tony “Kiltman” Rivera (bass) are serious one-two rhythm section that set the pace straight on through all three tracks.
This is not fair; I loved this music and could of listened to a lot more. I will definitely be looking for the full-length album from this band. This is the kind of band that has a contagious sound; they could be
huge with the right backing.
Rating-8/10
Review by Laura Turner Lynch for www.Kweevak.com (July/August 2005)
MOFIUS – LOST & FOUND: Mofius is a four man band based out of Seattle, Washington. Their sound is a magical meld of funk, pop, rock and soul. Lost & Found is a three song EP released in advance
of their full-length CD, which is scheduled to come out later this year. In the mean time, Mofius is building a strong reputation for impressive live shows. Their music is heavy on rhythms and stellar guitar
leads. Mofius pens sharp lyrics that are sung soulfully by lead vocalist Alfonzo Woods. 'Lost and Found' features a subtle reggae groove combined with diverse rhythms. The guitar parts are strong as
Alfonzo sings this love song with passion. 'Mother Earth' is a funky anthem calling people to reach out to those in need and sharing our mother earth. The song has a danceable beat blending with a
meaningful message. 'Silly Assumption' flows on a funky base line and weighty drum strokes along with some sizzling, guitars leads. Mofius is an energized, funk band and their three song EP clearly
demonstrates their imaginative and instrumental potential!
• Recommended Tracks: (1,2,3) [USA/WA 2005 - web]
MOFIUS – LOST & FOUND: Mofius is a four man band based out of Seattle, Washington. Their sound is a magical meld of funk, pop, rock and soul. Lost & Found is a three song EP released in advance
of their full-length CD, which is scheduled to come out later this year. In the mean time, Mofius is building a strong reputation for impressive live shows. Their music is heavy on rhythms and stellar guitar
leads. Mofius pens sharp lyrics that are sung soulfully by lead vocalist Alfonzo Woods. 'Lost and Found' features a subtle reggae groove combined with diverse rhythms. The guitar parts are strong as
Alfonzo sings this love song with passion. 'Mother Earth' is a funky anthem calling people to reach out to those in need and sharing our mother earth. The song has a danceable beat blending with a
meaningful message. 'Silly Assumption' flows on a funky base line and weighty drum strokes along with some sizzling, guitars leads. Mofius is an energized, funk band and their three song EP clearly
demonstrates their imaginative and instrumental potential!
• Recommended Tracks: (1,2,3) [USA/WA 2005 - web]
Reviewer: Catsask.com (Sept 2005)
Straight out of Seattle this four piece band brings you some melodic funk that you can sink your teeth into. With tracks that definitely lay down some nice grooves this band has a strong technical backing.
True to their words, the vibrations do get you moving around and I'm certain that these cats are a pleasure to see live. With a rock/funk type movement anyone with legs will be dancing on first listen
straight on through the EP. Though I only had the opportunity to check out but 3 tracks, I'm certain they offer quite a punch on all of their offerings. Check out the site and get in on the Mofius groove.
Straight out of Seattle this four piece band brings you some melodic funk that you can sink your teeth into. With tracks that definitely lay down some nice grooves this band has a strong technical backing.
True to their words, the vibrations do get you moving around and I'm certain that these cats are a pleasure to see live. With a rock/funk type movement anyone with legs will be dancing on first listen
straight on through the EP. Though I only had the opportunity to check out but 3 tracks, I'm certain they offer quite a punch on all of their offerings. Check out the site and get in on the Mofius groove.
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Review by J-Sin for smother.net (August 2006)
MOFIUS-self-titled: I’m glad that after their short three-song EP “Lost & Found”, Mofius took my advice and sent me a full-length that I could concentrate on. Their funky brand of music is both uplifting and
fresh with noodlings of reggae to spice things up. It’s definitely a whole lot of fun. Surprisingly though the band remains unsigned despite this wide array of talent and an affinity for catchy melodies. Check
‘em out.
MOFIUS-self-titled: I’m glad that after their short three-song EP “Lost & Found”, Mofius took my advice and sent me a full-length that I could concentrate on. Their funky brand of music is both uplifting and
fresh with noodlings of reggae to spice things up. It’s definitely a whole lot of fun. Surprisingly though the band remains unsigned despite this wide array of talent and an affinity for catchy melodies. Check
‘em out.