Gathering up his folk, blues, country, and rock influences, Stephens and his solid backing band offer this collection of down-home cooked, often twang-tinged songs... Stephens, who sounds like a smooth-voiced John Mellencamp, has a simple honesty in his lyrics and musical approach that is both alluring and endearing. Simply put, he strives to be and is believable.
SAN DIEGO UNION TRIBUNE
Stephens' finely crafted songs run the gamut from alt folk-rock ("Different Way," "Ain't No Stopping a Wild Fire") to traditional country-Western ("Keeps Me Hanging On," "Tonight Will You Hold Me Tight") and Jack Johnson-styled adult alternative ("In a Perfect World," "Desperate Man").
ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
A good mix of soft rock, blues, and pop..."Keeps Me Hangin' On" is where the blues takes the driver's seat, with a good blues mix matched with the kind of crafty lyrics that drive a good blues song..."What Went Wrong" is good stuff, get me my Margarita, this song was a tropical twist of great Island country sounds... very good music, kind of reminded me of The Eagles.
NEW ARTIST RADIO
I DON'T KNOW is a moody listen, that's been kicked up by top-notch musicianship and first-rate songwriting...it all comes to a head on the gloriously haunting, "Dark Side Of You"...a frantic walk through the dark alley ways of some God-forsaken town right out of a Jerry Rafferty song.
ROCKWIRED.COM
Really like Greg's warm and soulful sound....he's also a fun guy to be around. His songs are written straight from the heart and are as genuine and timeless as a starry night out in the desert. His live sets only serve to demonstrate his brilliance, more than living up to the studio recordings.
KUCI - 88.9 FM
...Great voice, fine songs, nice recording...
SQUIDMUSIC.COM
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