"RJ Chesney - proves himself to be a compelling voice in contemporary country music: the kind that isn't strictly bound by Nashville stereotypes but remains open to a wide range of influences."
Mauro Zambellini
"We can warmly welcome his artistic comeback with a record boasting numerous strengths—both musically and in terms of its human message—featuring songs rich in intense stories told with deep passion and engagement."
Remo Ricaldone
"If you are looking for exceptional, handmade music with conviction, soul, and depth, you simply cannot afford to miss this record. Americana between pain and hope: a timeless and thoroughly cohesive masterpiece that speaks to both the heart and the mind."
Günter Ramsauer
"A Southern Man is filled with flawed characters that are probably a lot closer to ones you actually know, and that makes this a lot more interesting listen than some algorithm-driven playlist proclaiming its southern style."
Shawn Underwood
"A Southern Man is his most intimate and fully realized work to date. Rather than leaning on familiar Southern stereotypes, the album offers a compassionate portrait of the people, history, and contradictions that shaped him, finding grace in both the beauty and the brokenness."
Keys & Chords Magazine
"RJ Chesney magically blends soft spokenness with palpable power in this song, both traits of A Southern Man that come across easily. This is a quality good listen and food for thought.."
"Rich, loamy and infused with the spirit of good old country rock and good vibes."
"Country music is a very broad church these days, particularly when you think of acts like Chris Stapleton and Sturgill Simpson, so it's great to get others coming along to push the boundaries further. Solid songs, great performances from the band and crisp production make RJ Chesney's Amateur Revolution a fine record indeed."
Paul Jackson
"A rough hewn roots guy comfortable with genre splicing, he (RJ Chesney) sounds nothing like that other guy with the same last name and makes music that’s at home not being with the masses. Check it out."
Chris Spector
"A wonderful album that can be heard in all situations, by the way or concentrated.
In addition, the songs repeatedly invite you to dance and transport nonchalantly the spirit of Hank Williams, Johnny Cash and Gram Parsons. Call it Country Pop, Roots Music or Americana, you'll get addicted to it!"
Truth and Lies Press- Gunter Ramsauer (Germany)
"Amateur Revolution features a dozen tracks that carry a classic country vibe as displayed in the two opening songs, "Splendors Of The Earth" and "Pull Down The Moon." You will fully appreciate RJ's songwriting on the gentle ballads "A Place Just For Me" and "Do You Remember Me?," while "Proud Of You Child" carries a very nostalgic vibe. He finishes his new album with the dark emotion-fueled "Death, An Old Widows Peak" and the more inspirational, light-hearted "Rise Up And Sing."'
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"This 'ramble on the highway' is pure Deep South. Vocal echoes of Willie Nelson & Bob Wills' playboy sound. The title track is a winner."
-- Mark Watkins - Dare Radio / UK
"...a very good album..an infectious invitation to dance, to be happy ..there are so many positive vibes in these recordings, a ..you feel enthusiastic, these songs give you a positive energy ..
On the form, this mix of Country and rock sounds very original, his voice is so easy ..add the killing pedal steel and there is no way not to succumb."
- Mike the DJ- ISA Radio
"A contender for Country album of the year (2019)....The twelve songs on "Amateur Revolution" all have hit potential on the country charts" - Roots Time READ MORE
