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The lyrics of ["Something I Gotta Say"] are perfect. I've loved that song since I heard it.

"It All Comes Down To You," transcends for me. [It] leaves the setting of the Delta Kings' new record and goes onto my list of all-time favorite songs. I'm able to just get lost in the song.

The guitar work is amazing. A super gratifying sound; real full-blown rock and roll. When the record plays, you realize how much you have missed real rock and roll and how missing it really is in the mainstream!

[The] vocals are great. Cody has such a likeable and accessible voice that really makes sense with his lyrics and complements the overall sound.

This is a truly great party record, with a heart of gold! In its more serious moments, the band shows a new depth and clarity. While tackling topics as varied as the impact a hat can have on your confidence (or not) to facing the dangers of drug addiction, to coming to terms with the hardships of the current economy, Cody and the boys don't shy away from lifes hard topics, but instead give you the ability to dance all over them! The Rave-ups are there...The solos that serve the songs are there...And in the stunner closer "Somethin' I Gotta say" Cody reveals what every guy needs to reveal to his love: I probably forget to tell you too much- but I'm the luckiest guy on the planet...With the always rock solid rhythm section of Bill Humphries and Terry Hawkins laying the framework down, and with the addition of virtuoso guitarist Matt Stewart (and Cody's no slouch on guitar himself), it feels like this is only the beginning of some very amazing records!

The Delta Kings have really done it this time. Tight production. Great vocals and guitar work. A real home run!

The Delta Kings played my Shlomo’s Bar Mitzvah. They were such nice boys, even if they weren’t Kosher. They were a little loud (oy!), and they nearly cleaned us out of Manishewitz, but their version of Hava Nagila is to die for!

Love Summer of Discontent, we can all relate. Sensitive, sad, contemplative. A beautifully written piece from the heart...Hold Me Tight is a beautiful song. Let's just say, it made my cry a wee bit. As a parent, a lover and one that is loved. Very mature song from a guy I thought would never grow up. I love the sentiment 'hold me when the world goes different.'

By the way, the guitars sound great.

Musically it's varied, but not incoherent. For me that's always a sign of a good album. There's straight rock'n'roll (She's Got to Have a Crazy Problem), there are songs that have an athmospheric jazz-like finger-snapping feel to them (Do You Got Love, Flying Solo), ballads (Something I Gotta Say), pop songs and even a bit of 60's psychedelic rock (It All Comes Down to You). And then there are songs like I'm a Survivor, where Lou Reed meets Little Steven or Springsteen or someone, and I Ain't That Guy reminds me of Brian Setzer.

What impresses me is that although the record's almost an hour long, you've managed to keep it interesting all the way. Not everyone is able to do that. I think it takes real talent to write songs that are this versatile.

I love the female backing vocals, I think they really add to the sound. They're so soulful and sound really cool together with your voice, which is more edgy and dirty rock'n'roll singing. It's a good contrast. Summer of Our Discontent and It's Too Late are good examples of this, I really enjoy those vocal arrangements.

There's a lot of air and space in your sound and I'm guessing this what the band sounds like live, too. I think you sound like a band, not just like four guys playing on top of each other, if you know what I mean. The rhythm section has a good groove going on.

I'm glad you've kept it simple soundwise, because so many records are over-produced. I'm sure it's fun to play with all the effects and gadgets in the studio but then it's very difficult to sound as good live. In this case, the people who buy this record because they liked your gig won't be disappointed. And this is how you make your music sound timeless - bands that try to sound modern sound old-fashioned a couple of years later. I think this record could have been made any time after the seventies.

I don't really have anything to complain about here. Except that in principle I prefer albums with fewer songs. Back in the vinyl days an album was about 10 songs and that is still enough in my opinion. This is almost a double album. Maybe you could have left a couple of songs for the next record? But then again it doesn't get boring, so that's not really a problem. So, all in all, you can't go wrong with good songs and a timeless production. A job well done.

Cody Sokolski, once again, proves that there is no slowing him [down]. These songs, ably backed by a band of super-seasoned veterans, drip with honesty and are ready to be heard by anyone with enough courage to listen.

Great Roots Rock! God job, great mix great artwork, Excellent songs! You should be very proud!

I first saw a Delta Kings show in the summer of 2010 filming a documentary about the history of the Champaign music scene. The Delta Kings put on a great live show and just like their new CD '4 Chords & The Truth' it is filled with great music. Making my film I have been looking for bands and musicians who have not only made good music, but who have made an impact on the local music scene over the last 50 years. The Delta Kings have done both and they continue to prove it with this new CD and their live shows. The Delta Kings have definitely proven to be one of the great bands to come out of Champaign and will be more than just a footnote in the history of the Champaign music scene.

The band ups the ante in every direction with this one - excellent sonics, tasty slide work, and a big, new lyrical sensibility make this an excellent album. I particularly like the 60s-influenced ' Do You Got Love ', and ' It All Comes Down To You'

I'm listening now! I love it! Tis ROCK n' ROLL! Love YA!

Wow! Whatta great LP! '4 Chords & The Truth' is remarkably listenable stuff. The guitar sonics are deluxe, the melodies real and 3D, the lyrics are cinematic and organic. The vocals are superbly heartfelt and even commercial. The packaging is very cool too. I WANT to hear it again!

The term 'Americana' has been tossed around a lot lately. The repeated statements and boasts of the Trendy do little to help the cause of the Real Thing, people like Lucinda Williams, Buddy Miller, The Fleet Foxes and Felice Brothers, [as a newer example] are a few of the 'Real Thing.'"

Bring in the Delta Kings to this mix and you see a comfortable camaraderie. Great Lyrics, Playing, Great songs that don't try too hard, They just DO IT. (woops,sorry Nike)  As the best music hits you where you live, These guys live in the Heartland, and play from the Heart. Go Delta Kings!

"Diggin' the new rockin' sound of the Delta Kings!  If the parking lot of the roadhouse is full, don't drive by…cause if you go in and the 'Kings' are on stage, you won't leave without a copy of 4 Chords & the Truth."

The Kings have put out some pretty impressive records in the past, but "4 Chords" is by far their best. Great hooks, terrific lyrics, soulful singing and groove that just won't quit. These cats call themselves a " bar band"- well, if that's the case then they're the best God damn bar band around. If you don't add "4 Chords & The Truth" to your collection, then you're really NOT a music lover. Stone cold pros? Abso-fuckin'-lutely!