"Andy Friedman is not exactly one of those musicians you play while you're paying your bills or cleaning the house. His songs demand that you sit down and listen to them, which is why he's such a hot live act."
--FAITH SALIE, PRI's "FAIR GAME"

"The stories in songs such as 'Self-Portrait In White Knuckle Death Grip' don't wind like poetry - they head straight for you. . .Friedman has become something of a rock star."
--THE STATE

"Andy Friedman sings country songs about highways, love, and booze with a growl that is unexpectedly tender. . .'Taken Man' is proof that beauty doesn't have to be pretty."
--THE NEW YORKER