Reviews

"This 70-minute, 22-track double-length CD finds veteran singer-guitarist Nolan Bruce Alien paying tribute to western swings' golden years. Alien doesn't pretend to re-invent the western swing wheel; whether embracing Wills' "Faded Love" or Earl "Fatha" Hines "Rosetta", he is faithful to the western swing sound of the 30's and 40's. The results are predictable, the plentiful surprises pleasing and enjoyable! Alien (who recorded this album in Dallas ) sings with a folksy, unpretentious down-home sort of charm which is exactly what a vocalist needs in order to perform this type of music convincingly. Seasoned collectors especially will find that Alien has provided a solid and rewarding tribute to western swings' golden era."

Alex Henderson
All Music Guide

"You can be both retro and ambitious. Nolan Bruce Alien is making a 3-installment salute to Bob Wills that outdistances Merle Haggards' "Tribute To The Best Damn Fiddle Player In The World" by 44 songs! This Volume I uses cows, beer, moons and memories as a metaphor for the dance of love, and it's all delivered in a crispy-clean voice that's a dead ringer for Gene Autry. It includes a thrilling horn solo on "Little Liza Jane", it has a sweet heart and will make you treat your lady nicely."

Theodore DeFosse
Splendid Reviews

"Nolan Bruce Alien or "NBA"as many refer to him, knows western swing like the back of his hand. His new album of great songs is jam-packed with a generous 22 cuts, all of which are superb. NBA leads one hell of a band on this album which includes the great Tommy Allsup (Buddy Holley/Bob Wills Texas Playboys and legendary steel guitarist/producer Tom Morrell. The band includes lead guitars, fiddles, mandolin, piano, saxophones, clarinets, upright bass, drums and tight harmonies which make for a truly big-band western swing sound. Songs are presented in a completely fresh, invigorating way yet are steadfastly true to their roots. Anyone with a love of this genre cannot go wrong with this album by "NBA", New York 's King of Western Swing Music!"

B. J. Weikert
The Posh Rock Rail

"The performance is dead-on......if more retro projects had this much going for them, they wouldn't be so hokey in their execution. Nolan Bruce Alien knows the Bob Wills vibe. Western swing hasn't had it this good in a mighty long time."

Midwest Record Cap, Chris Spector, Editor and Publisher
The Voice of the Entertainment Retailer and Broadcaster

"The music is fresh, has a beat, is wonderfully danceable and often tells a story. It could be called Big-Band Country and Western, but it's much more than that. On this CD, Nolan Bruce Alien (NBA) delivers over 70 minutes of authentic sounds on the 22-track, double-length masterpiece. New York 's King of Western Swing, "NBA" brings a bunch of marvelously talented, experienced stars from the genre to a project that will eventually span 3 volumes. Apart from great tunes, the CD offers more....40% of net earnings will benefit The National Center For Missing & Exploited Children. The tunes cover a variety of moods and subjects but all come across with a clean-as-a-whistle authentic sound and feel. He does a fine duet on cut 8 with former Asleep At The Wheel great Chris O'Connell. The 22 songs are really like getting 2 CD's for the money. I found this CD to be highly listenable. Recommended!"

A. Canales
The Critical Review

"This is mighty good western swing music from Nolan Bruce Alien, New York 's King of Western Swing. Among the 22 cuts are 2 incredible instrumentals. Check out the amazing hot fiddle solo on "Home In San Antone!" Our favorite cut is the title tune "Blues For Dixie." "Heart To Heart Talk" is done duet style in a fine new arrangement with Chris O'Connell. Good swing music for your collection!"

WorkingCowboy.com
Gene Autry, Oklahoma

"Very enjoyable, wonderful CD.....Nolan Bruce Alien's voice lends itself to this music. Recorded by NBA in Dallas , Texas using western swings' "A" Team, quite possibly the best western swing musicians in the world! Included are: Tom Morrell, Randy Elmore, Rich O'Brien, Mark Abbott, Tim Alexander, Chris O'Council, Tommy Allsup, Bob Myers and Chris McGuire! I will play each and every one of the 22 tracks on my world-wide, internet radio show."

Mike Gross, Swinging West
WVOF FM, Fairfield CT

"Nolan Bruce Alien, New York 's King of Western Swing, puts out mighty good western swing music. Guitar great Rich O'Brien who played guitars on the session and wrote the liner notes, described it as "one of my all-time favorite recording experiences." I first heard about it from DJ Joe Baker, who's playing it on his New Mexico radio show to enthusiastic audience response. Great sound! 40% of net earnings from this project will go to The National Center For Missing & Exploited Children so you can add some fine western swing to your collection and support a worthy cause at the same time. Nolan has surrounded himself with some of the very best western swing musicians on the CD."

O.J. Sykes Music Reviews
Leonia , NJ

"If you enjoy western swing, then this album MUST be in your collection! I just can't say enough about the fine musicians here. A most generous selection of tunes in fine new arrangements by Nolan Bruce Alien and producer Tom Morrell. You can't find a better deal for your money." Recommended!"

Bill Yates, Roots66.com
Online Source for Authentic Americana