I picked up this album because I saw Hayes was nominated for emerging artist at the Americana Music Awards. After hearing the album and also picking up a copy of his debut Flowers and Liquor I'm only left to wonder why he wasn't also up for Album of the Year. This is simply a great album that only shows a glimpse of gret things to come. I've heard a live recording when he covers a few tunes and one of the few artists who actually breath new life into others songs. He won't be the 'next great texas songwriter.' Better yet he'll just be Hayes Carll and likely set the bar for the future of Americana.

I got his Little Rock CD for one song and now I am in love with all of his music!!!!!!!He is a great artist.

Well we had Hays drop by our venue back in the spring for a "surprise" lucky visit. Open mic was going on when he and the boys rolled in and we whipped 'em up some hot panini sandwiches and some coffee to wake them up. Hays looked like he could use some. We cut open mic short so he could have the last hour before closing. I started to ask Hays if he wanted to hit the couch in the back room for a while to maybe "come out of it". They all looked wore out as they had just drove in from Cleveland for the show. Then it happened. Hays took the stage and the whole place was in total awe. We just didn't expect what we got. And what we got was the absolute best performance we have seen at Grounds and Sounds since opening. WOW is all I can say. Hard to describe that type of energy. When you get the chance.....GO. You wont regret it. I am exited to announce that I am in the process of booking Hays back at Grounds and Sounds Coffeehouse in either July or August and I just cant wait. Thanks Hays for a great night. Rick Litton, Grounds and Sounds Coffeehouse Morehead, Ky. 606 780-8101

I love this cd. The more I listen to it the more I like it. I really enjoy his style of writing. His voice took a little while to get used to, but now I like every song.

Definetly one of the best songwriters in Texas. Between Hayes, Max Stalling, Walt Wilkins, Todd Snider, Nathan Hamilton, and Brandon Rhyder...my cd player never opens

This is the best Americana CD of the year so far. I don't know if there's a better or more likeable songwriter under 50 ... Todd Snider or Adam Carroll could give Hayes a run for his money, but that's about it. These songs are just great and there's a wealth of personality and soul behind them.

We have a great review of Little Rock featured in our weekly audio podcast review show up on AmericanaRoots.com. You can't go wrong with the 2nd CD from Hayes. This is a GREAT CD.

Saw Hayes at The Bellcourt in Nashville opening for Todd Snider. Great show, both nights rocked...wish he had got up to jam with 'em at the end but it was great anyway. Picked up "Little Rock" while there and listened on the drive back to Cookeville. AWESOME ALBUM! Thought the show was good but the album's even better!

Hayes is one of the best artists I've heard in a long time. I first saw him a few years ago at Gruene and have been very proud to watch him grow in popularity. With a great voice and a raw edge that's present in his writings, I'm confident that Hayes will continue to make music as long as he wants to. . . and I'll be waiting to buy it. Congratulations on your new album and the airplay you're getting . . . especially on 92.1 KBNT. Oh, and to 'Wig,' why don't you piss off and let me make up my own mind here in inferior land.

I was in Austin and bought this cd on a whim and holy crap was I glad that I did. There is a strange maturity in both the vocals and the song writing that flows from a roots/traditional sound. While being a huge fan of the red dirt/texas country music scene, I agree that the talent has become a little watered down; however, I would predict that Hayes Carll is going to become a huge star if this first cd is any indication of his potential. Most every song on the album is original and enjoyable with tracks 10 and 11 bookending my enjoyment. Track 10 dedicated to Hayes friend is poetic and heartfelt while Track 11 and its chickens I could do without. Within a couple of days James will tell Hayes how he sounds too this or that, but like every other post, he's only reacting to an inferiority complex.