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Healin Ground

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If you aren't already a fan of Jimmy Thackery, then this album should convert you to the fold. This album rocks from the first and the ride keeps going until the bluesy ending at track 11. The only full time Driver on this disc is Mark Stutso who delivers some fine vocal work on two tracks. But Jimmy is the star in every sense on this outing. His guitar work is flawless and his vocals are terrific. Grab this one and you'll be hooked. And as one previous review stated, don't miss a chance to catch Thackery and the Drivers live. It's one heck of a show and you'll be even more impressed with Jimmy as a player live than you are by his recordings and, people that is saying a lot! Great stuff. Put this one on your don't miss list.

The pleasures on this album are more subtle than jaw dropping. At first I thought I was going to hold it against Jimmy that he doesn't really let loose with any "thunderbolts" on this album. Then I realized that in stressing technique over firepower, Mr. Thackery may have just come up with the most well rounded album of his career. Overall, a little bit more of a country sound than I'm used to but kudos to J.T. for mixing it up a little. Well done!

If you've never heard of Jimmy Thackery, you've been missing some of the best of modern electric blues. Drive to Survive, Jimmy Thackery Guitar, Wild Night Out were perhaps his best. Now add Healin' Ground to that list. The ole Jimmy Thackery Tone is back and man does that Strat sound sweat. Being a blues affectionato and a strat player as well, I was treated to one heck of a musical experience on this CD. Fender Bender is one of his best cuts(too bad it wasn't around before he completed "Jimmy Thackery Guitar" it would have made that cut). Healin' Ground is the Jimmy Thackery we've all come to know from the past. This CD is a winner!!

This is an excellant release for JT & the Drivers, his guitar sounds as powerful as ever and his vocals are the best he's recorded so far.The Drivers are the as tight as every. I also hear more piano on this that is kinda a change for Thackery.It's Kevin McKendree on the keys along with the records Producer Gary Nickolson, both who play with my all time favorite Delbert McClinton.

This is a great disc that doesn't have a bad song on it and is already one of my favorites.Jimmy's guitar playing is awesome, especially on cuts like "Fender Bender" and the tone on "Had Enough" is amazing. "Healin Ground" and "Devils Toolbox" are rockin little numbers that really jump and "Shot In The Dark" is just cool! Jimmy can play any style from blues to rock to jazz to country, and play them as good or better than anyone playing. Jimmy Thackery is as great a live act as any guitar player you will ever see. If you see him one time you will be a fan for life. This disc is an absolute must for anyone who loves great guitar playing. Buy this disc, you wont be sorry.

Thats right and his name is Jimmy Thackery. This album is really good. It has something for everyone. Guitar instrumentals all over the place. If your a guitar player, especially a blues player, YOU have to love this guy. He is just so good. I want to know when he is going to release a DVD of one of his live shows???? I'll put in my order now.......

And, surprise, suprise, he can actually sing. I have never been a fan of his singing, but when you play guitar like he does, what does it matter anyway. On this release he actualy sings very well. The songs are excellent ( as you would expect from THACKERY ) even if they are a tat mellower than on his other releases. All of THACKERY's offerings are excellent and this is no exception.

Once again Thackery puts together an excellent CD. He's still one of my favorites.