- Audio CD (Dec 4 2001)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Musicrama
- ASIN: B00005S8M1
- In-Print Editions: Audio CD
- Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #70,059 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. 51 Phantom |
| 2. Snakes In My Bushes |
| 3. Sugartown |
| 4. Lord Have Mercy |
| 5. Storm |
| 6. Freedom Highway |
| 7. Circle in the Sky |
| 8. Ship |
| 9. Leavin' |
| 10. Up Over Yonder |
| 11. Mud |
Product Description
From Amazon.com
Without forsaking the bluesy base of their well-received debut, the North Mississippi Allstars soar creatively on this ambitious follow-up. Original material and a spiritual dimension distinguish the song selection, with highlights that range from the gospel call-and-response of "Ship" to the down-and-dirty "Mud," from the psychedelic squall of "Sugartown" to a harmony-laden revival of the Staple Singers' "Freedom Highway." Producer Jim Dickinson gives the music plenty of room to breathe, while his two sons--guitarist Luther and drummer Cody--refine their soul-satisfying interplay with bassist Chris Chew. As the trio continues to emphasize groove and feel over power virtuosity, their musical progression parallels that made early in their careers by the Rolling Stones, Allman Brothers, and ZZ Top--an indication that these young Allstars have just begun to stretch their wings. --Don McLeese
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2nd time works again
Nov 6 2003
Format:Audio CD
The Dickinson brothers and bassist Chris Chew dredge up tons of earth from the riverbank with powerhouse crunching rhythms as they build up a legacy to old blues masters and their roots. Staying more closely in line with traditional blues, the All-Stars sound more like early ZZ Top in the distortion-fractured "Sugartown," but stay at home in the heat of the Delta ("Lord Have Mercy" and "Leavin'"). Like Huck Finn's pappy, someone must have had a frightful case of alcohol-induced nightmares to see "Snakes in my Bushes." The message of "Freedom Highway" stands out for its clarity of purpose and focus, and since these guys are marching for the cause, you'd better check out www.nmallstars.com and www.tonecool.com to see where to catch the bus. Get onboard, y'all, and ride the 51 Highway!
Less 80s, more blues
July 25 2003
Format:Audio CD
Their first album, Shake Hands with Shorty, was badass. This time around, they got away from the rockified blues (and R.L. Burnside) and went more mainstream rock and roll. The only problem for me is that the rock and roll sounds way to 80s glam rock. Example: the laser-beam sound in the background one of the tracks. That's 80s, not blues, and way too cheesey.
Recommendation: buy their first album, skip this one.
Recommendation: buy their first album, skip this one.
One of the best young blues bands
May 11 2002
Format:Audio CD
The second cd from this band shows them branching out musically while still keeping true to their blues-rock roots. There are bits of gospel, soul, and even some hints of reggea on some of these songs. This is better produced than their first album and even though the songs are shorter and more compact the musicianship still comes through loud and clear. This new outing shows the band is growing.
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Fall in love with the North Mississippi Allstars
Listening to the North Mississippi Allstars in a smokey bars in Memphis, Tennessee; Birmingham, Alabama; and Tupelo, Mississippi has sent me over the edge into NMAS-fanclub... Read more
Published on April 25 2002 by Dusty
Fitting in the Footsteps They Follow
From the opening rumble of the bottom-heavy blues boogie of the title cut through swamp rock, rocked-up gospel, one achingly beautiful ballad and some cutting edge... Read more
Published on Mar 30 2002 by "thebigoh"
One Step Forward, One Step Back
I'll start off by stating that "51 Phantom" is not as strong as the North Mississppi All Stars' superb debut "Shake Hands With Shorty. Read more
Published on Mar 22 2002 by Brian D. Rubendall
Southern Fried Rock
They seem to have brought back the old southern rock that you heard in the
70s through a little bluegrass in. The boys have it covered. Read more
70s through a little bluegrass in. The boys have it covered. Read more
Published on Mar 19 2002 by "zebert"
Good 2nd album
51 Phantom is a competent followup to Shake Hands. While they won't win any songwriting awards, they write songs that play to their strengths and sound honest and fresh. Read more
Published on Mar 1 2002 by Kelly D. Wilson
Jump in the mud
The good ole boys of North Mississippi jump in the mud a second time to come up with a follow up to their much acclaimed debut cd Shake Hands With Shorty. Read more
Published on Feb 10 2002 by booknblueslady
more fuzz, less Phish
The North Mississippi Allstars are the most exciting young blues band around these days, as their great debut Shake Hands With Shorty attested. Read more
Published on Jan 13 2002 by sask
Live performance in Memphis
I caught Luther Dickerson and his brother 4 years ago in Memphis and he was so good that I tried to get a friend of mine who had been a producer for ZZ Top and others to sign them! Read more
Published on Jan 8 2002 by Ernest Smith
Solid 2nd Effort by the Allstars
Upon my first listen to this CD I have to admit that I was somewhat dissapointed. But I gave 51 Phantom a few more chances and it really grew on me. Read more
Published on Jan 8 2002 by Dave
Another example of the sophomore curse...
The Allstars' debut, "Shake Hands With Shorty" was one of the best blues-funk-rock CDs to come down the pike in a long, long time, and it's STILL getting regular play in... Read more
Published on Dec 29 2001 by J. Polsgrove
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