The North Mississippi Allstars: Water Rats, London
Josh Rinkoff, Rock's Backpages, 1 November 2001
SHAKE HANDS WITH SHORTY, the first album from Memphis band the North Mississippi Allstars, was possibly one of the best releases of last year.
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