"Seventy-five year old Mississippian John Blues Boyd recalls his life and life history in song on what is presumably his first recording ... His initial recording may have taken a long time in coming, but what he has to say and how his booming voice recalls his life is truly moving. You have just witnessed a heartfelt collaboration between gifted story telling singer and his gifted support team. The brief snippets between most songs serve as intros to the song's themes. The wisdom of a wise soul put to song".
"[Kid] Andersen's vision on this project is fully realized as Boyd's performance is magnificent. His idea of connecting the biographical songs with interludes makes this a work of art. This just might be the "Album of The Year"".