"When North Mississippi Allstars, along with Jason Isbell, sing "Well, it's a mean old world / When you try to live it by yourself," it sums up the collaborative, communal nature of both the band and this album. The history, musical heritage, Mississippi lifestyle and photographic inspiration behind 'Up and Rolling' make this a work of joy and elevate the record above the ordinary. It's full of melody and musicianship and the listener can feel the delight the players took in performing together. This is an album to lose yourself in".