Dirty Linen:  “…new Americana…a little disturbing.”

HBO Entertainment News: “…I like him. He’s different. What’s up with him? Does he have a video, local dates, etc? We’re interested. Keep us posted.”

The Gambit: “Cool stuff…not another record company clone.”

Philadelphia Daily News: “…sounds like an authentic provocateur.’

Louisville Courier Journal:  “I’m not sure, but I know I like it.”

Portland Oregonian: “If this guy tours, I’ve got to check him out.”

Boston Globe: “..he’s definitely on to something here. This works in a weird way.”

Long Beach Press Telegram: “…finally listened and it blew me away.”

Contra Costa Times:  “…took a while to get to this record, but I’m glad I did.”

City Pages (Minneapolis):  “Listened twice, but I don’t get it. I’ll give it another shot.”

Des Moines Register:  “Next year’s Village Voice critics poll should have him among their top ten.”

Flagpole (Atlanta metro alternative):  “…like the record a lot. Will definitely consider for review in “Best Of The New” section.

San Francisco Examiner “…bold, honest.” (Too bad the paper is folding)

Raleigh News & Observer  “..not sure where he’s going with this.”

Riverfront Times: “I like the up tempo stuff, but the slow tunes don’t do it for me…”

Indianapolis Star News:   “…a new singer/songwriter worth listening to…”

Cleveland Plain Dealer:   “…really like ’59 les paul’, ‘son’.”