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BLUESWAX - Sacred And Secular Mixed Up In Spiritual Spectacle! -by P. Kellach Waddle/Blueswax
...all I have to conclude with about this spectacular album is that if something on here doesn't move you somehow then maybe your soul is beyond saving. One of the most thrilling albums of faith and praise I have ever heard presented in a wide swath of more secular musical milieus- this album will enrich your ears and soul. ... read more

ENOUGH SOUL TO LIGHT UP A HARLEM CHURCH -Jan.24/04 - Tony Peyser, - Santa Monica Mirror
Soulsville: Souled Out ‘n Sanctified by Danny Brooks & The Rockin’ Revelators proves that Gospel Blues can pack a divine wallop. While Blues often seize upon being pulled down by the sorrow of life, Gospel always looks up to the afterlife. Put them together and you have the power of sorrow and the glory of hope... read more

KENTUCKY BREAKDOWN PT II - DANNY BROOKS & GREG MARTIN -'It was a warm summer night last Sept.13th, 2004 as I left my place in Milton Ontario (just west of Toronto) heading down to Glasgow KY to see my good friend Greg Martin. ... read more

GRITZ - SOULSVILLE - 'Who wrote this song Johnny Cash?' -Mitch Lopate/GRITZ
You recognize it when it comes through the speakers: it’s another musician who has their own version of The Voice. The Voice: that special mix of power, rhythm and blues, heartfelt truth, and majesty... read more

LIVINBLUES - Bone-shaking Gospel, Blues, Soul, n' Country.- by Gary Tate/LivinBlues 
When Danny Brooks conquered his demons and made a commitment to lead the righteous life, he vowed to harness his gifts in God’s service by embarking on a crusade to spread the message in as exciting and thrilling a manner possible... read more

TBS - 'MUSIC OF THE AMERICAN SOUTH'-Toronto Blues Society- In many respects, this can be seen as the follow-up to Saved!, the fine Gospel CD of last year. Danny Brooks was a prime mover of that project which, in turn, grew out of his Righteous recording... read more

UK Shades of Blue Review - Inspired by the likes of Hank Williams, Solomon Burke, Otis, the Blind Boys of Alabama and the singular sound of Stax Records, Danny Brooks' Soulsville couldn't be anything less than a very fine mix of gospel, blues, soul and country - very much in the tradition of the country soul pioneered by the likes of Dan Penn, Spooner Oldham, Donnie Fritts and others. ...read more!

UNITED JERSEY BLUES NETWORK - THUNDEROUS BOLT OF INSPIRATION! - John Muller/UJBN
This fascinating CD has been a pleasant surprise and a breath of fresh air! Perfect blending of Christian Blues , Memphis R&B, Country  and Gospel features an impressive band with plenty of heart and soul...read more

ROOTS MUSIC OF GREAT DISTINCTION - by Greg Quill - Toronto Star
Toronto roots rocker Danny Brooks, part street-worn evangelist and part Blues savage, hoes a tough row. Bent on using his big, howling voice and no-frills poet's skills to testify to his Christian faith, he has the musical clout and credibility...read more

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