Finally available in the States in 2006, this was U.K. guitarist 's second European album, released in his homeland back in 2001. No reasons are given as to the five-year delay, but since this style of music doesn't change substantially from one year to the next, it doesn't sound dated. On the contrary, the production by is clean, crisp and full, bringing presence to 's guitar playing and smooth, likeable vocals. There's no getting around the influences and even interprets 's as did the Texas legend. His solo version is impressive, though, and adds a personal touch that resonates with emotion. works well in the acoustic format too, especially on the untitled closing hidden track and a stunning cover of The rest of the album is comprised of originals, all of which feature his boyish vocals and solid, if not terribly distinctive tunes. There are solos on almost every track, but keeps them compact and concise, a rarity for young guitar slingers in his field. Some tunes such as and the - styled show a tendency for with hooks crafted with radio play in mind. the album's only instrumental, gives room to strut his rugged string bending stuff on a fast shuffle. is a pleasant but ultimately cliched slow that seems slightly out of place on a disc that generally aims for a more mainstream approach. ~ Hal Horowitz