What they are saying...
"The album is stunning in its lyrical honesty, each song fully formed and delivered with the attitude of a well-worn journeyman reflecting on the places and people of his life. Each member of the trio balances the others like a well-oiled machine, with the twang of guitar, the cry of fiddle and slam of drums building into the album as a while with both humor and heart." -Elmore Magazine (New York)
"The Third offering from Saints Eleven, titled "Coming Back Around" is a trilogy of profound musical bliss that can only be described as riveting. However you choose to label, describe or personify Saints Eleven, the fact of the matter is, this type of music should be shared with the masses and we should understand that we are the better for it. Through bluesy melodic interpretations of life lessons and nondescript spiritual evaluations, Saints Eleven has undoubtedly delivered to us a full-fledged music have album." -Justin Frazell/Program Director KFWR "The Ranch" Ft. Worth/Host of Texas Red Dirt Roads
"Coming Back Around" is a slight departure from the band’s swampy and gritty style. The more artistic style can be attributed to Walt Wilkins’ occupation of the producer’s chair and his softer touch puts more of an emphasis on the lyrics and the emotion of the delivery. While we dig the whole album, the track ‘My Heart’ really stood out to us! From the introductory fiddle to the ending lyrics, the music and production create a warm and inviting track that complements the lyrics perfectly! The song comes off as personal, relatable and authentic!" -Texas Music Pickers
"The lyrics of songs combine with instrumental sounds to give you an album that will have you listening over and over trying to grasp the subtle and not-so-subtle reflections of a man who has lived life." -Got Country?
"Saints Eleven shines brightest when they come a bit unhinged and go a little dangerous. Grossman’s uniquely punk-country vocals take center stage on every tune. While it may also be interesting to hear Grossman accompanied by more layers and textures, the production certainly doesn’t abandon the overall aesthetic of the album. ‘Coming Back Around’ represents a solid step forward for the group and a notable entry into the Texas country jukebox." -Wide Open Country
"The songs are well-rounded, strong lyrical pieces with fantastic fiddles, mandolins, steel guitar and guest vocals to bring forth a strong traditional-leaning country record. Standout tracks include the aching title track, as real as anything I’ve heard this decade. Here’s hoping that folks stand up and take notice of a strong early 2017 release, something that is on our running list of the best albums released in the past five months." -RoughStock.com
"All of our readers have heard me say that if I ever have to leave Tennessee, I’m moving to Texas. There is a reason for that. They have a different brand of country music. If you didn’t know that, listen to ‘Coming Back Around,’ the new one from Saints Eleven. A nice mix of bluegrass and a little southern rock, but what we heard on their website also gave us a great taste of their more traditional country side." –Country’s Chatter
"This is a really solid album and a nice introduction to Saints Eleven. It’s definitely country throughout, and the instrumentation is certainly the album’s greatest strength. The songwriting is solid and the music seems to come from an honest place." -Country Exclusive
"Saints Eleven are nostalgic on ‘Coming Back Around.’ The Dallas-based band set a stage for a triumphant return. Saints Eleven stays true to the character walking through the lonely rooms of "Coming Back Around’ as he redecorates his home to include the pain of the past as his world slowly heals." -The Alternate Root