Homemade
Strong Place, 2024
10/10
A founding member of North Mississippi Allstars, the legendary Cody Dickinson pens a solo album here dedicated to family, where he wrote, performed, engineered and produced the entire album.
“Homemade Blues” opens the listen with an indeed bluesy spirit, where frisky drums, playful guitars and Dickinson’s flowing voice is quite infectious, and “Big City” follows with a playful groove, as no lack of rhythm enters.
Further along, “Walk Right In” welcomes Tikyra Jackson of Southern Avenue, whose soulful pipes suit the bouncy spirit, while “Goodbye Albuquerque, Tuesday Night” places Dickinson’s young daughter, Mavis, on vocals for the percussively strong and dreamy delivery.
Deeper on the back half, “Home Wrecker” is a speedy, rootsy album highlight that you could dance to, and “Can’t Feel At Home” exits with Jackson back for a powerful duet that’s heartfelt and memorable.
No one else has a resume like Dickinson, and his expertise in Southern soul, West Coast boogie-woogie, hill country blues and sugary sweet pop hooks is all present and appreciated across this incredible listen.
Travels well with: North Mississippi Allstars- Set Sail; Riley Downing- Start It Over