Church of Texas is a fully realized, mature work of art that spans a variety of moods and styles, blending fresh originality with a sense of the familiar. The opening "I Ain't Scared of Nothing But Love" gives a female version of songs like "I'm a Man", an in your face declaration of self assurance with a refrain that shows a vulnerable side echoing the familiar standard "I Can't Give You Anything But Love." "Elysium" brings a softer folk rock sound that reminds one of the 60s Summer of Love and early 70s back to roots wistfulness for a Golden Age of simplicity and beauty. "Never Goin' Home" brings us back to current events and an ability to identify with the Central American immigrants to the US who flee poverty and political oppression in search of a better life, finding that it comes with a price, and a bittersweet memory of home, driven in by the repetition of the drawn out word "home" and new twists on familiar phrases such as "Home on the range where the Sandinistas roam."

Need I say more? This little lady's throaty croons touch something deep inside me. Nobody compares to her big harp sound. She manipulates the notes to perfection and seduces the listener. Mississippi Rain is a must. It's haunted. While Church of Texas, tribute to Linda, is a peice that evokes memories of my own. Bottom line folks, this album touched my soul. Couple it with "Ain't hit bottom" and turn someone special on to her sound. She's touring Europe, they don't want to let 'er go. Let demand bring 'er home...

this is it! A wonderful album of Kellie Rucker,her harp-play is excellent,her voice just right to sing the blues and the songwriting is outstanding. Some true stories like "Church of Texas" and a lot of her heart are in this album. Excellent musicians and Kellie at her best make this album the one you admire. Also look for "Ain't hit Bottom" Kellie Ruckers 2005/2006 release, another cracker.