Rolling Stone (7/5/01, p.138)
- 3.5 out of 5 stars - "...An affectionate and agreeable collection....going down as easily as Southern Comfort..."Entertainment Weekly (8/17/01, p.73)
- "...A quasi-star-studded, rich salute to the blues..." - Rating: B CMJ (8/01, p.76)
- "...Populated by artists who learned directly under the guiding hand of the honoree..." Down Beat (8/01, pp.65-6)
- 4 stars out of 5 - "...The bedrock simplicity at the heart of Hurt's tunes is what makes this 15-song hat-tip such a successful venture..." Living Blues (9-10/01, pp.70-1)
- "...Those intrigued by the possibilities offered by Hurt's music in a variety of settings will find this a fitting tribute..." No Depression (7-8/01, p.129)
- "...The best of these performances make you fall in love with Hurt like it was the first time..." Mojo (Publisher)
(1/02, p.69)
- Included in Mojo's "Best Americana of 2001". Mojo (Publisher)
(9/01, p.97)
- "...No showcasing, just understated, and 'right'..." | 
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