"One of the busiest artists on the blues scene today, Memphis-based Mick Kolassa poured on the heat with the electrified I'm Just Getting Started last summer but returns to his acoustic roots in style with this follow-up, mixing six clever originals with five covers culled from other field ... Despite the seeming frown displayed on the cover, there's plenty to smile about thanks to his warm voice, friendly delivery and skill as picker on the six-string"