It’s really hard to think of anything but a ponytail, cheesy acting and the man’s universal ex-military character from every movie when hearing the name Steven Seagal. But believe it or not, the actor known mainly for his kung-fu fighting style has stepped out of Hollywood and tried his hand at songwriting. The best part about this is, it actually isn’t that bad. In fact, members of the blues-loving society would go so far as to say it is actually a slight step ahead of being crap – which is about as good as can be expected from this disc.

On the re-release of his latest album, “Mojo Priest,” which has arrived in the US for the first time, Seagal pulls out some 12-bar blues guitar. The style is not very intricate or complex, but beauty sometimes lies in simplicity. Granted, some of the lyrics are almost laughable, and the “shredding” solos are far from what could be heard on any Kenny Wayne Shepherd album. But in the grand scheme of things, enjoyers of chill music that falls in the category of “ridiculous” – much like William Shatner’s or Macho Man Randy’s Savage’s bids for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame – then this album might be right up your alley.

The album is everything that could possibly be expected from Seagal: the soft whisper of a voice delivering lyrics about reaching a form of enlightenment. Come on – the album is called “Mojo Priest.” Right off the bat, the name is a tell-all as far as what to expect.

Some of the “stand-out” tracks, if any, would be “Dark Angel” and “Slow Boat to China.” “She Dat Pretty” could even be thrown on that list. If someone like Seagal wants to actually throw the word “Dat” in a song, it probably deserves some sort of recognition.

All in all, unless looking for a good laugh, this album is not any more worth the money than the original overseas pressing. So save time and money, and stay away from this one.