If you want to hear what Michael Weston King's songs sound like the moment he composed them, in all their nakedness, performed live and acoustic, this is the album for you. Stripped to the bare essentials, his songs ring with a poignancy and urgency that is both stirring and stoic Goldmine USA ***4/5 Like our very own Rodney Crowell UnCut ***3/5 The sound of a man who remains at the pinnacle of his powers. R2 ****4/5 A troubadour's master class Whisperinandhollerin'  ********* 9/10     Less a live album, more a blog, but all the better for it. Includes his poignant cover of Townes Van Zand's "Marie" Mojo ***3/5 Brilliantly heartfelt Maverick ****4/5 Live is what he does best. 3rd Coast Music, Texas **** 4/5 A 5 star performer going on 6 – this is simply wonderful. music-news.com ***** 5/5 King's take on Townes van Zandt’s “Marie” shows a real feel for the hopelessness and despair of the story - a far superior reading to Steve Earle’s recent attempt. americanauk.com    ****4/5 Stark live versions that allow Weston King's lyrical genius to shine through musicomh.com **** 4/5