In the Natural State

Jimmy Thackery (Artist), The Cate Brothers (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 27, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Rykodisc
• ASIN: B000FIMHVC
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #163,655 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Out of Mississippi

2. Arky Shuffle

3. I Got A Rich Man's Woman

4. Levee Prayer

5. Ain't That A Lot of Love

6. I'll Come Running Back to You

7. Hoodoo Man Blues

8. Snatch It Back And Hold It

9. Howlin' For My Darling

10. Tell Me Goodbye

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Arkansas, home to ex-Nighthawks guitarslinger Jimmy Thackery and his friends and guests Earl and Ernie Cate (guitar and keyboards, respectively), is nicknamed "the Natural State." But the natural state for these three musicians is really somewhere between traditional blues fervor and knuckle-busting guitar hypnosis. This disc kicks in with the latter: "Out of Mississippi" is a big-bottomed, blustery riff-fest. Yet two tunes later they're adopting Muddy Waters's "I Got a Rich Man's Woman." Thackery's slide whinnies with a sensitivity near the old master's as the Cates paste down a powerhouse Chicago shuffle. And so it goes, ricocheting between the past and present. They summon the spirit of fellow Arkansan Junior Wells in "Snatch It Back and Hold It" and "Hoodoo Man Blues." But the most emotional number is Thackery's flood ballad "Levee Prayer," which is all restraint and subtle six-string colors until the finale, when his dark-toned solo enters like inexorable waters to claim the song. The disc ends with Thackery's "Tell Me Goodbye," a paean to '50s sock-hop rock that's got a chordal guitar break as sweet as his innocent lost-puppy-love lyrics. --Ted Drozdowski

Product Description

Blues guitar master Jimmy Thackery teams up with fellow Arkansans, the legendary Cate Brothers, to celebrate their beloved home on In The Natural State. Infused with a sharp, crackling blues energy matched by the Cates’ innate feel for down-home rhythm and blues, In The Natural State is a guitar lover’s dream - complete with the fiery solos and stringbending blues-rock only Jimmy Thackery can deliver.

Thackery’s first album recorded in Arkansas, In The Natural State isn’t just the name of an album or an allusion to a geographical place; it’s a way of being.

"I put all my senses on hold and find the zone and follow what's inside. There's an electricity from your mind to your heart to your fingers. You just try and remember to breathe." - Jimmy Thackery'

"A musical masterpiece!" - Mike Huckabee, Governor of Arkansas

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific tunes all the way through, August 22, 2006

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MZBEBOP "Ginger" (St.Pete.,Fl.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In the Natural State (Audio CD)

I saw this group not too long ago and was instantly impressed.I have all of their CD's and I admit I was initially hesitant to purchase this one, but well, I thought, I love the other ones, how can I go wrong.The ripping, pulling you into every song was apparent from the onstart. The versatility so appreciated.I am sincerely moved by the song, Levee Prayer, lest anyone forget what hurricanes can do!I sincerely believe that you just would not be disappointed in any way. A true great set of tunes.Go for it,you'll definitely be glad you did. When I have that moment of,'what do I listen to'I grab 'In A Natural State' and am always glad I did.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars another great Thackery release!, July 6, 2006

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MPQ (San Diego, Ca. United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In the Natural State (Audio CD)

Teaming up the Cate brothers and Jimmy Thackery was a brilliant idea. This disc is a true feast for guitar fans. All of the musicians really cook here, and since it was recorded live in the studio it has a nice raggedy feel to it. True, there is nothing original here, but these guys infuse these songs with their own unique styles. Pay no attention to any negative reviews, this one's a winner!
P.S. I never buy a CD until I listen to soundbites either on line or in a store. This way I'm never disappointed.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Well Rounded Blues, December 18, 2006

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Gary D. Hodge "Bluesaholic" (Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: In the Natural State (Audio CD)

I don't know about the negative review. I could listen to this over and over. If you love guitar, Arky Shuffle and Howling for My Darlin really groove. Levee Prayer is a great song. This album has a good mix of Thackery and Cate Bros influence.