This album is amazing. I was insanely impressed with its production, arrangement ... all aspects, everything! The garbage can crashing on 'It's what you Will' Stellar.

Every song on this record was extremely moving and thought evoking. I had heard 'Do you Pray' before and being from Nova Scotia Canada felt a kinship with that nice Celtic sound to it. So that alone was worth it. But, I got it, played it and fell in love with every song bar none. I can totally feel where he's coming from on 'Do what you Do' cause i feel the exact same way with my girl. Chuck really touched base on his roots music and that is just impressive as hell.

If you enjoy Flogging molly or Mike Ness' solo records. . . This is a must have for your ears and soul.

This CD is essence, is pretty amazing. Chuck Ragan (of Hot Water Music in case you didnt know) decided to embark on his own musical adventures as well as a small carpentry business shorty after HWM went on hiatus. The music is reminiscent of some Bob Dylan, thrown in with Ragan's soul drenched voice and heart-on-sleeve lyrics. The songs are of politics, love and life. I have this on both Vinyl and CD. Thats how good it is.

This album gave me the passion and inspiration I had for music when I first started playing (some 15 years ago). In a world where everyone is watered down and sounds the same, Chuck came out and gave us a record with his heart on his sleeve. This is a must have for any HWM and Draft fan as well as a fan of good whole hearted song writing. Chuck really stepped out from the electric guitars and band atmosphere and delivers a masterpiece. Way to go Mr. & Mrs. Ragan

Chuck Ragan, you are the man, I appritiate you switch to solo folk music, not because I prefer it over punk, but because it's fresh and i'm glad you consider things like that. You seem like such a respectful guy and very laid back. I can learn alot from you. Oh back to Feast or Famine, it's good. The Boat, Do What you Do, Hearts of Stone and of course Do You Pray-notice. please avoid the mockery, Christianity has alot of very positive things that will change your life-if you let it. But yeah, it's a fine cd, your the man Chuck, maybe you can play in Canada sometime-Toronto? PIck up this cd

Chuck Ragan is one talented mother fucker.

This cd is freaking amazing!!! Its as raw and emotional as you would expect from Chuck, but its just got some of the most original tunes ive heard in ages. He's clearly gone back to his roots and is obviously exploring a totally different side of himself then he did with hot water.

Any fan of Hot Water Music should love this cd. Likewise fans of other recent acoustic cds from frontman from other amazing bands, such as City and Colour and Sundowner.

Nothing chills me out more then this cd. I cant wait for summer to come, so i can totally relax with a beer on the beach listening to "Feast or Famine".

Wow, what a great cd. Check knows what he is doing. The Draft did well with thier release, but I like this kind of thing better. Im all about Hot Water Music, but I love gettin back to the roots. Chuck does a great job at laying out the folk rhythms. The fiddle, violin, banjo and accordian really make this cd sweet. "Do you pray" is such a good song. One of my favorite cds of the year so far. Hats off to chuck!!

Sure, it isn't HWM ... but this just goes to show you how talented this guy is. I can't believe how powerful "The Boat" is ... it was great on the live album, but even more amazing with Matt Skiba in the background. Awesome.

The first to songs of this cd are really amazing. After that it's mostly folky slow songs that get really redundant. There are a couple of other really good songs but yeah, redundant folk music mostly. I love Chuck Ragan, and I think it's cool he's doing a solo album. However he sounds soooo much better with a band plugged in. Do me a favor Chuck, start up a new electric band, release a few awesome albums then go make another solo cd. So while yes this does have a few good tracks, I just hope this isn't what ol Chucky is planning to do the rest of his music career.

I have never been totally taken in by an album in the way I have been by this one. Along the same lines as Greg Graffin's (bad religion) Cold as the Clay and Tim Barry's (avail)Rivanna Junction and just as good. I recommend this for anybody who likes folk and acoustic music.

I like Chuck Ragan's voice and musical talents, but so far none of the songs are sticking with me. I was actually hoping he was going to do a full band thing and not just the harmonica and acqoustic guitar deal again like on the live album (Los Feliz). Still, I shouldn't complain, this is still a collection of good music, I just couldn't find any tracks I would repeat listen to.