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North Mississippi Allstars
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Product Details

  • Audio CD (September 6, 2005)
  • Original Release Date: September 6, 2005
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Ato Records
  • ASIN: B0009Y26PE
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #22,781 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Blues revivalists? Jam band? Power trio? Psychedelic tripsters? Southern rockers? While previous releases have found the pride of North Mississippi exploring various manifestations of their musical identity, on Electric Blue Watermelon they pull everything together and bring their artistic progression full circle. While acknowledging the seminal influence of Delta bluesman Charley Patton ("Mississippi Bollweevil") and fife master Otha Turner ("Teasin' Brown," "Bounce Ball"), the album finds common spirit in contemporary hip-hop on "No Mo" and "Stompin' My Foot," with guest rapper Al Kapone helping the band bridge past and future. Lucinda Williams teams with guitarist Luther Dickinson for a playful duet on "Hurry Up Sunrise," while steel guitarist Robert Randolph and the Dirty Dozen Brass Band extend the album's aural palette. Over the course of almost seven and a half minutes, "Mean Ol' World Wind Down" takes the listener on a musical journey from fife-and-drum roots through Bo Diddley insistence to Allman Brothers expansiveness. No matter how far they extend their musical vistas, the Allstars are always bringing it all back home. --Don McLeese

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Swampy, rocking blues, November 6, 2005
By twangmon (Nashville, TN USA) - See all my reviews
It's tough to give the blues a modern twist without destroying its soul, but with Electric Blue Watermelon, the North Mississippi Allstars have cracked the code. With one foot firmly planted in his native Mississippi hill country and the other in the world of amped-up, psychedelic rock, guitarist Luther Dickinson plays slide with the subtlety of Fred McDowell and fire of Duane Allman. Backed by his brother Cody on drums and bassist Chris Chew, Dickinson moves easily between rattling resonator and squalling electric tones, channeling jam-band attitude through primal Bo Diddley beats and juke-joint riffs. Produced by Memphis legend Jim Dickinson -- the brothers' dad -- the album has an unvarnished sound that's old-school, yet not self-consciously retro. Guest appearances by Lucinda Williams, pedal steeler Robert Randolph, and Dirty Dozen Brass Band add variety to the swampy mix of classics ("Deep Blue Sea" and "Mississippi Bollweevil") and band originals.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great New Blues Rock N Roll Effort!, November 17, 2005
By jbembe (Dallas, Tx United States) - See all my reviews
After getting 51 Phantom, I was convinced that the NMA could jam and play solid music, but they weren't demanding all of my attention and finding their way onto my iPod repeatedly. Mind you it was a great effort and I really liked the album, but it didn't have that extra something to make it really compelling. When I saw that Lucinda Williams contributed to this album, I decided to give it a go because she's an artist that really DOES compel me. Well, I'm very happy that I got this album, I've listened to it half a dozen more times than the new Rolling Stones album I bought at the same time. This album is fresh and hot, borrowing from the blues but looking forward and making exciting music. Rarely do I repeat play any song on a new album when I first get it because I want to learn most of the songs before I get too choosy, but with this album I find myself coming back to several songs over again 'cause I just have to hear that awesome beat/sound/guitar riff. These guys are really good and show great craftmanship on this album. If they keep it up, they may just become one of my favorite artists. As it is, this album is demanding a great amount of my attention. Definitely worth checking out, highly recommended.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Kicking ass and reclaiming their roots!, September 21, 2005
By Carol S. Mills "blues baby" (steamboat springs, co) - See all my reviews
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Electric Blue Watermelon has something for everyone. Luther's slide guitar goes to new heights as does Cody's washboard. Of course, Chris Chew's mean bass gets even nastier. No cookie-cutter bubble-gum music here. Real musicians playing real delta blues. This CD is reminiscent of "Shake Hands with Shorty", but more mature in their delivery. Make yourself shake and shout . Buy this CD. Then go out and buy another for some Britney Spears' fan and introduce them to REAL music.
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3.0 out of 5 stars I'd call it swamp rock more than blues
If you're an old school blues fan, you're not going to like this CD as well as the others NMA has done. Read more
Published 20 months ago by R. Kyle

3.0 out of 5 stars and a half stars. some songs are pretty good, but 51 Phantom is better
I've seen north mississippi allstars live a few times the best being memphis in may 2005 during sunset on the missippi river. Read more
Published on April 13, 2007 by Jason Woehler

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing.
Probably one of my favorite CD's of all time. North Mississipi Allstars never disappoint and this CD is no exception. Read more
Published on February 19, 2007 by Lauren Smith

5.0 out of 5 stars Not what we expected but great anyway
I've been a NMA fan since they started playing the Library in Oxford, MS (btw its right next to Proud Larrys where RL Burnside played too). Read more
Published on February 4, 2007 by J. P. Marker

1.0 out of 5 stars Remember When They Played Blues?
Despite the fact that no one ever finds it "helpful" to post a negative review, I could not hold back. This is a horrible album. Read more
Published on December 5, 2006 by Michael L. Kauffmann

4.0 out of 5 stars VERY GOOD
GREAT BUY.
WOULD BUY ANOTHER IF I LOST THIS ONE!!
Published on August 23, 2006 by James G. Sauppee Jr.

5.0 out of 5 stars Allstars Rock!
Their 4th effort does not disappoint. The band continues to mature lyrically while their playing is up to snuff as usual. Guest artists make things more interesting.
Published on July 27, 2006 by P. Beals

4.0 out of 5 stars Too Many Electric Watermelons
The Dickinson Brothers and Chris Chew are definitely masters of both modern and traditional blues, and as North Mississippi AllStars they're in the vanguard for moving the music... Read more
Published on March 30, 2006 by doomsdayer520

5.0 out of 5 stars Keeping Delta music alive in the bones, not a museum
A healthy step beyond the first album. It preserves the rough edges and energy of the first, with its appreciation of traditional Delta blues, but now makes it clear that the... Read more
Published on March 22, 2006 by Frank Camm

5.0 out of 5 stars It just doesn't get much better than this one!
This cd arrived the day after I saw them live in a very small venue. They were a total joy to see live and this cd is the next best to live as far as I can tell. Read more
Published on September 17, 2005 by Music Lover

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