Blues
Combine the fatback guitar tone of Eric Clapton during his Cream days with the slap-back rhythms of the delta, and you’ve got the spontaneous combustion that fires through the best of Hernando. After excursions into psychedelic jamming, this Mississippi trio returns to its roots, titling the CD after its hometown and drawing deeply from blues and early rock & roll. The results showcase the virtuosity of guitarist Luther Dickinson more prominently than ever, though drummer and brother Cody takes a vocal on "Mizzip," a celebration of good times in their home state, and bassist Chris Chew sings "I Would Love to Be a Hippy," where the borderline novelty lyrics contrast with the sweet subtlety of Luther’s guitar. Producer-pianist-patriarch Jim Dickinson lets the interplay develop organically. While the first four cuts bring out the band’s juke-joint best, the aptly titled "Long Way from Home," a harmony-laden ballad, shows that the Allstars still have fresh territory to explore.
By Don McLeese.
2008 release, the band's first studio album on their own label, Songs of the South Records. Hernando also marks the first release since 2005's critically lauded and Grammy-nominated Electric Blue Watermelon. Where EBW was a tribute to the tradition of the Hill Country Blues legacy that has always influenced the band, the brothers Dickinson, Luther (guitars, vocals) and Cody (drums) and bassist Chris Chew, decided to cut the lines from the past with the new record and create their most personal sonic statement to date. To celebrate this newfound unity in independence, they called the record Hernando, which is the name of the town the trio grew up in together.
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THE NORTH MISSISSIPPI ALLSTARS are once again making the OLE BLUES current for those too young to appreciate it. the talent in this band just keeps getting stronger and fresh with each outing. this has to be my favorite band at this time. the cd starts quick and rocking but settles in for some groovin grooves. this is what good time music is all about. I CANNOT ENCOURAGE YOU ENOUGH TO PICK THIS UP. you youngsters who like blues would be wise to start with any of their releases and learn what its all about. this cd reminds of the best of J. GEILS band ever did. THESE GUYS ARE FOR REAL!!!!!
By James M. Hawk.
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Chris Chew- Bass, Vocals
Cody Dickinson- Guitar, Drums, Vocals, Washboard
Luther Dickinson- Guitar, Vocals
East Memphis- Slim Piano
Amy LaVere- Bass (Upright)
James Mathus & His Knockdown Society- Vocals
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01. Shake (Yo Mama) 3:03
02. Keep The Devil Down 3:50
03. Soldier 5:59
04. Eaglebird 2:17
05. I'd Love To Be A Hippy 4:54
06. Mizzip 2:47
07. Blow Out 1:34
08. Come Go With Me 3:36
09. Rooster's Blues 3:23
10. Take Yo Time, Rodney 3:53
11. Long Way From Home 5:13
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