- Record Label: PIAS
- Release Date: May 30, 2011
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Dec 19, 2011Builds on the loose and raw sound of Wold's earlier records, but [the album] is also an extension of them, pulling in strains of folk and country and adding them to his signature trance blues sound. The result is a powerfully good record.
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Aug 3, 2011His first U.S. album has the fun and fury of his gigs, plus bass and mandolin work by Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones, a notable seal of approval.
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Q MagazineJun 21, 2011Sixth album by the artist who won MOJO's Best Breakthrough Act award 2007, aged 66. [July 2011, p. 100]
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Jun 17, 2011Old Dog New Tricks is hardly an overhaul--the likes of Don't Know Why She Love Me but She Do ensures there's plenty here for adherents to the tried and true. But it's clear that this old dog is stretching his legs more than on any previous album.
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Jun 16, 2011You Can't Teach An Old Dog New Tricks stays true to its title, not really introducing any new elements to this Seasick Steve's canon, but perfectly satisfying if you're coming in not looking for a revelation in his sound. Expect the expected and this album won't disappoint.
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Jun 1, 2011Whatever their origin [his guitars], he manages to wrestle compelling riffs from them.
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Jun 1, 2011More often than not though, Seasick Steve is just as fun, lively and instantly likeable as ever.