Half-disappointed, half-elated

I love Jackie Greene. I've bought all his albums and have written glowing reviews on his albums (see Sweet Somewhere Bound), and was happy and eager to hear Jackie's new release. However, when I listened to it and compared to his previous albums, I can't help but consider it an inferior piece of work.

Jackie Greene is a Phenomenally Talented Musician! This CD is Incredible!

I have been following Jackie Greene for 3.5 years. He is incredibly talented. Watching him perform is mesmerizing. This new album is different from the others but it is original and thoroughly addictive. I feel fortunate to have seen this artist perform up close and personal many many times. Those days are over. His venues are becoming larger and larger, as is fitting for a musician whose considerable talents are being recognized and embraced by an eager public.

Thoroughly impressed

Jackie Greene simply shines on this album. He took two steps forward, no steps back, and turned out a collection that is as varied and layered as his influences seem to be. His voice is noticibly stronger and more refined than on his previous efforts, and the musicianship on this album is top-of-the-line. True rock'n'roll fans rejoice: with this album Greene proves that there is at least one young artist making creative and inspired music even as the artistic standards of the mainstream music industry crumble around his feet. I only hope Greene finds a large enough audience that recognizes quality when they hear it, so we can continue to enjoy the evolution of a truly rare talent. In short (just in case it didn't go without saying), I highly recommend this album to any thinking music fan.