This is probably the best CD you will buy this year. Yes it is different from Jack's previous albums. But it is already one of my top 5 albums, hands down. Nobody else in this 'texas country' movement would put out an album like this, they just dont have the guts.....Jack does, and he pulls it off perfectly. Im sorry but it just doesnt get much better than this.

Simply the best CD of the year until I hear Purple from CCR but I doubt that CD will be as good as Jack's. Probably will be the best Texas Music CD ever recorded in the studio!

Jack Ingram- Electric. Mr. Ingram said in a recent interview that the reason he named his current album Electric is because of the feeling he gets from performing. The feeling is most certainly apparent in all tracks of his recent album. Ingram has been performing and releasing albums for nearly 10 years now. And yet, he still manages to surprise even his biggest fans each time he releases a new album. From the very first guitar heavy and driving track "Keep on Keepin' On', Ingram has proved himself that he hasn't let the Pat Green stereotype of Texas artists gone Nashville affect him. 'Keep on' is an eclectic mix of funky rock and roll with Jack's own genre of slacker country. It is obvious from the very first words and the catchy chorus that Mr. Ingram has definitely remained true to his Texas country roots. "Keep on Keepin' on" is sure to become a song that will get the die-hard fans yelling and taking off their hats in concert. The second track, "Fool" is a slower song compared to 'Keep on'. But yet, Jack manages to still maintain one of his trademarks of telling it like it is. And Jack again proves himself over and over with friend Tom Littlefield that he's not just a superb performer but also a skilled writer. "What makes you say" is also a slower song but with a great unique arrangement. It talks about the tougher, more hopeless sides of relationships. Jack wrote this one also with friend and fellow musician Bruce Robison. The next track, "One thing" is one of the few happy and carefree songs on Electric. But Ingram still knows how to capture and keep your attention. With it's chorus that could easily get stuck in your head for weeks, catchy guitar riffs, and happy go lucky lyrics, "One thing" has already proved itself as an instant radio hit. This track is most definitely the album's centerpiece. The 5th track, "Everybody", has a sound much like a traditional Texas swing song. But the lyrics tell a different story. In true Jack fashion, he seems to be telling 'everybody' to get over their own problems because everybody else has the same issues to deal with. But despite that slightly angsty tone of the lyrics, the music is very light and slightly amusing. Next, "One lie away", is again a different song. With each song on Electric, Mr. Ingram shows his true range and variety. 'One Lie' is a different type of Texas country, with twangy guitars and echoing drum beats, it is sure to be destined for radio airplay. With the seventh track "We're all in this together", Jack definitely earns his KHYI nickname of "Angry Jack". Despite that, the song surprisingly has a great message among the angry guitars and definite rock-and-roll influence. Jack and Tom Littlefield have again taken an often unspoken point and thrust it into the light. "Together til the very end.." Jack didn't write the eighth track, and didn't even record it first, but "Won't go with her" is definitely as Jack says "I can't leave you part 2". The verses are quiet, spoken and quite subdued for Jack, but on the chorus, Jack definitely rocks out. It will absolutely be a crowd pumping song when he performs on stage. Personally, it was one of my new all-time favorite Jack songs. "You never leave", the ninth track, Jack penned by himself. It shows maturity in Jack's music, even from the last release "Hey You". It's quiet and quite thought provoking. Jack tells a story of hardship love, like most songs on Electric, but the twist to "You never leave" is that Jack never tells the end of the story. The listener will be sure to think about the possible endings to the song, and that's exactly what Ingram was trying to accomplish. The next to last track, "Pete, Jesus and Me", is definitely a change from what most would think is normal Jack Ingram style. The arrangement on this song is amazing as well as the mastering. And the story behind it is even better. I first heard this song back in March at Texas Music Revolution in Plano, Texas. Jack opened the show with this song and it definitely kept the crowd on its toes. The last track, "Goodnight Moon", is definitely one to fall asleep and calm down to. At that same concert in March, Jack did this for the encore. It was one of those songs where nobody really yelled, we just all kind of gazed up at the stage in awe. The song is incredible, and shows Jack's rather poetic side. In conclusion, Electric is a funky mix of all things "Ingram". Any fan of Texas country, slacker country, or traditional would be pleased with Jack's new hit. As well as any fan of music, this album could be appreciated. As a 15 year old pop fan, I can tell you that Jack's definitely in it for the music, and it is apparent in Electric that he will be around for years to come. -Caitlin J. "[email protected]"

It was different than his other albums. It's good though if you are a fan of Jack get it. It's a little wierd but it's definitely worth your money. More rock than country honestly but it had what I wanted. Don't think twice about getting it.

JACK INGRAM - ‘Electric’ (Lucky Dog / Sony)
Release Date: June 4th, 2002

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(Reproduced from The Noblesville Times newspaper dated May 23rd, 2002 by the reviewer, Mike Lawson

The late Harlan Howard once said, “Country music is three chords and the truth.” From a man that gave us Patsy Cline’s “I Fall To Pieces,” one can’t argue with that. He knew what he was talking about. He also said that when you write a song, “You tell a title, and you make a statement about it.”

Much could be said that Texas bred singer-songwriter Jack Ingram knows what he’s talking about too on his second release on Lucky Dog entitled ‘Electric.’ From the opening number “Keep On Keepin’ On,” alt-country music fans will find themselves delving into country roots that rock hard, like many of the songs on ‘Electric.’. And perhaps, just when you think that you’ve probably got him figured out, Jack returns with “Fool,” a beautifully written number about illusional relationships. He even tries his hand at an era of country music long forgotten, and missed, in “One Lie Away,” a wonderfully penned song co-written with singer-songwriter, Jim Lauderdale.

Jack borrows Mark Knopfler’s touring band on “I Won’t Go With Her,” sure to be the new concert crowd pleaser and favorite. And when it comes to his fans, they’ll finally have their hand on one of Jack’s best-written numbers in “Pete, Jesus And Me.” The ‘Pete’ is Pete Coatney, longtime friend, drummer and a member of Jack’s Beat Up Ford Band. But more importantly to know, Pete is a Christian. It’s his influence as a friend that perhaps has Jack thinking, writing and singing:

“I need to pray at the feet of Jesus,
I need to talk for a while with Him.
And when I pray at the cross with Jesus,
Maybe He’ll forgive my sins.”

“My friend Pete, he walks with Jesus,
Tells me he’s never alone.
And he swears if I ever should join them,
He’ll be there to welcome me Home.”

But watch out ... just when you think it’s safe, it knocks the wind out of you! There’s a real irony of the approach and lyrics of this song and of the no-holds barred ending that most may find abrupt and uncalled for, but it’s well worth the wait.

Ending ‘Electric’ with “Goodnight Moon,” this subtle soon-to-be classic also happens to be Jack’s first scheduled radio single, and deservedly so.

It’s safe to say that ‘Electric’ exemplifies Jack’s straight-ahead approach to making an album without sacrificing his integrity. That alone states a lot about a man and his music.

Awesome, Baby!

(JACK INGRAM ELECTRIC/LUCKY DOG RECORDS) JACK, Just keep making the music myself and others have been preaching about the last ten years or so and make sure that its yours and the BEAT UP FORD BAND'S music we are listening to.THE CRITICS LIKE BEN STEERING AND HIS BUDDIES ON THE THIS PAGE,Wouldnt recognise real Honky Tonk music if DON RICH, JERRY JEFF Walker,WAYLON JENNINGS,RAY PRICE and Willie Nelson were all on the same stage. Music fans hear me when I say buy this album and reccomend it to your friends.Ingram fans wont be disapointed.

This is another GREAT album from Jack Ingram. It's different than past albums, but it's the same too. It's got a good mix of songs; "Fool" is great with Tom Littlefield and "One Thing" is great pretty damn good. The best track on the album may be "Won't Go With Her" by Scott Miller (V-Roys). Jack kinda talks his way through most of the song and then gets rowdy in the rest. Jack says it's , " I Can't Leave You-Part II."

Oooh. You're clever! I noticed you didn't sign your review with anything. Shame! Everyone on the Jack Ingram list knows that moteltan_at_yahoo.com is Jeremy Elliott. It's not like I was trying to hide my identity. If that were the case, I could have used an infinite number of false names. Also, and more importantly, I'm not Jack's manger and never have been. I was Jack's road manager for 4 years and have been a Structural Engineer for the past 6 months. A review is an opinion, and an opinion is by definition biased. I happen to have a great deal of knowledge on this particular artist and album. I tried to stick to what opinions that knowledge affords me and share them with readers.

JACK INGRAM - "Electric" Review

What amazes me about the review for Jack's "Electric" release from the reviewer "moteltan_at_yahoo.com" is who that reviewer is. You would think that a true and honest reviewer, being NON-bias, would rate this record. Instead, that is Jack's manager's e-mail address. Shame.