God don't never change : the songs of Blind Willie Johnson

"Rather than try to imitate Johnson, the artists (...) turn in spare, rootsy performances that allow them to stay true to their own artistic visions yet keep the emphasis on the genius of the originator's compositions ... It is certainly no substitute for the real thing, but, in the end, it does leave the listener wanting more, a good indicator of a job well done".

"Despite numerous high-profile cover versions by the likes of Bob Dylan, Led Zeppelin, Eric Clapton and The White Stripes (whose Jack White called Dark Was The Night, Cold Was The Ground "the greatest example of slide guitar ever recorded"), Blind Willie Johnson remains a relatively obscure figure ... This album is the culmination of a long-term labour-of-love by producer Jeffrey Gaskill ... Housed in a striking cover illustration by Marc Burckhardt and with an accompanying booklet essay my Michael Corcoran, this crafted tribute album stands as both an enjoyable all-star compilation and as an introduction to an under-acknowledged genius".