Reviews

After 2002's We Got It, his tribute to soul singer Eddie Hinton, Thackery returns to mostly original material. He acquits himself with the capability of a veteran bluesman; everything here sounds crisp and clean, and the songs are uniformly excellent. Blues-rock isn't a genre known for subtlety and texture, but Thackery's music offers both, whether he's kicking things off with a bang on "Got It Going On," mellowing out with "Blues Man on a Saturday Night," or stomping ahead on "Being Alone." "I Think I Hear the Rain" is as sad and sweet as can be, but then he tightens things up with the likes of "Puttin' Out Fires" and "Dancin' with the Dawg." Like the best musicians, Thackery lets his music do a large share of the storytelling. --Genevieve Williams Amazon.com

“Thackery proclaims in the liner notes that this is his best work, and it’s not far from the truth.” -- Blues Revue 

“Thackery says this album is his best work. It’s hard to argue with that.” -- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 

“Thackery and his tight little band play with fire and precision and the recording quality is beautiful.” -- Tuscaloosa News 

“His best release yet.” -- BluzHarp.com 

“This is JT’s most accessible-to-the-masses recording yet. I can’t wait to see what he tackles next. A fine work by all involved.” -- Blueswax.com 

“Here, Thackery ascends to the level of a Roy Buchanan or Danny Gatton, proving himself worthy of such company.” -- AllAboutJazz.com 


“...Thackery began as a force in a rising blues world but has adapted to the changes of the contemporary scene, a reason he still remains in high demand.” -- MyInKy 

“..it’s another well-produced album of Jimmy’s particular brand of soulful blues-rock, topped off by his Otis Rush-styled leads and delivered with sparkling good humor.” -- Offbeat

Tab Benoit & J.Thackery- Nice and Warm- Bluescruise 2006

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