November 5, 1998
The Last Hurrah Review from The Music Scene
Bob Cianci, The River Reporter

Beaver Nelson's promotional propaganda makes much ado about the singer's first two aborted attempts at releasing a CD. In plain English, the guy got screwed by both record labels to whom he was signed, and nothing was ever released until now. Fortunately, it was worth the wait. Nelson is a marvelous singer/songwriter, whose thin, reedy voice wraps around his original songs like a well-fitting overcoat. While Nelson's material contains elements of bitterness and desperation, there's hope and redemption, too, even though his haggard, tough visage and bloodshot eyes tell his story quite succinctly. Maybe he just had a cold when the photos were shot. In any event, Americans love the underdog, and Nelson wears his downtrodden image quite well.

Beaver Nelson's long-awaited debut disc has been a long time comin'. This is an artist of purpose and integrity whose work deserves to be heard.