“(Del) McCoury’s favorite, however, is 'Nothin’ Special,'”

-Big Hassle


“(McCoury’s ) agile rendition of Mark Walton’s 'Nothin’ Special' blends the high lonesome with a hint of the blues. The release (The Company We Keep) hits a second peak with another classic Walton number 'When It Stops Hurtin’”

-Relix


(The Company We Keep) “is a song cycle that begins with the bluesy 'Nothin’ Special' from songwriter Mark Walton, in which the singer informs an intended date he wants 'nothin’ special; I’ll take what you’ve got and be satisfied'-a sentiment blunt enough that it would be more likely heard previously in rockablilly than bluegrass.”

-No Depression


“After a dozen listenings, I’ve got lines like, 'You’ll feel better when it stops hurtin’' (From 'When It Stops Hurtin') rattling around in my head. Nice.”

-Sam Houston/RAM Radio


“They (The Del McCoury Band) keep their music upbeat and distinctive as they deliver the bluegrass goods written by such songcrafters as Mark Walton, Joseph New & Jeff Silbar, Larry Keel, Liz Meyer, Gary Nicholson, Jeff & Dean Presley, Jerry Sally & Susan Mumpower-Johnson, Mark Simos & Jon Weisberger. We have to thank these writers for some very cool songs that bring out the best in this band!”

-Joe Ross



“The stellar 'Nothin’ Special'...”
“...Youthful tales of love 'When It Stops Hurtin’”

-Paste Magazine



“...the driving album opener, 'Nothin’ Special,' which set the stage for wondrous things to come…witness the lowdown, thumping country blues 'When It Stops Hurtin’' to hear bluegrass at its most life affirming”

-Barnes & Noble


“…consistency has made the band (The Del McCoury Band) something special, notwithstanding the humble sentiment expressed in the album opener, 'Nothin’ Special'.”

-The Aspen Times


“...(you’ll feel better) 'When It Stops Hurtin’ is high lonesome personified. When (Del) McCoury cries 'Nothin’ Special,' he isn’t talking about the band: this grass is gold.”

-Ray Waddell-Billboard


“Del’s (McCoury) wonderful ear for choosing great songs to record has unearthed some legendary material. On the newest album he works up two Mark Walton songs, 'When It Stops Hurtin’' and 'Nothin’ Special'...”

-An Honest Tune Online-Bluegrass Night at The Ryman


“Another song, 'When It Stops Hurtin’' is all about heartache, with a honkytonk backbeat, and echoes of Monroe”

-Paul Gartner/The Gazz.com