»This is a 'Hard Country' record,« Lauderdale says with pride. »It's all tradition-based heavy steel-guitar type stuff. Rather than a progressive-eclectic-acoustic-bluegrass-type record, I felt there was more of a need for this kind of record now.« The result is a powerful album that is pure country and pure Lauderdale.

»Once again Jim Lauderdale has come up with a collection of original songs that displays his unique talent. His new album is pure pleasure. He continues to be one of my all-time favorite performers.« - Buck Owens

»Best CD of the year by far« - Playboy Magazine

»First great record of the new century« - No Depression