What do the critics say?

"Jack Neilson's new album is a rich exploration of harmonic sounds, both vocal and instrumental.With a deep, sincere voice and a clutch of instruments not often seen in pop music, Neilson creates such resonant combinations of strings, drums, and voices that his music could almost be described as folk ambient. Pedal steel, cello, and bass interweave with drum, oboe, and piano in beautifully intricate textures; you feel like you could reach out and stroke this music like a silk couch. The near-tangibility and depth of Neilson's arrangements, backing his soothing baritone, are a synesthetic pleasure."

-Sing Out Magazine

"Sometimes you stumble on an album with a sound that resonates inside you. It eases your heart and mind and is somehow better each time you listen to it. One of these few and far between finds is New Orleans singer/songwriter and guitarist Jack Neilson's "Here I Go Again"....On this masterfully produced album, Neilson seamlessly blends elements of folk, pop rock and blues into his collection of beautiful and melodic songs. Neilson's soothing voice is pure and soulful, his singing style a mix reminiscent of the best of folksingers John Gorka and James Taylor. Some nice distinctions in Neilson's music are his complicated finger picking, which he plays as smooth as silk, and his rhythmic guitar style...The sentiments in Neilson's songs perfectly match the music. His lyrics speak to friendship, desire and love, but there's a wonderful blend of everything from airy to haunting to downright humorous...Not only does Jack Neilson have fine tuned chops as a singer/songwriter and guitarist, but he is a true commodity to the community, creating something original and exceptional in the New Orleans music scene."

-Lisa O'Neil
WHERE Y'AT Magazine

"With the upbeat wit, clear pointed voice, and sincere songwriting of David Wilcox, the warmth and versatility of Eric Clapton, the energy, drive, accessibility, and conviction of Marc Cohn, and the weaving melodic genius of James Taylor, this folk artist not only knows how to push a multitude of buttons, but how to push them all at once. Simultaneously touching, charismatic, driving, and electrifying, his songs both surround and yet penetrate under the skin for a total mind-body-soul experience."

-Derek Sivers
CDbaby.com president and founder