“Band of Brothers is Willie Nelson's first collection to feature predominantly newly penned songs in nearly 20 years, so it arrives with a great deal of expectations. Even if it doesn’t measure up to recent glories, Band of Brothers is still a showcase for what Nelson does best.”
“A minute into Willie Nelson's new set of songs – largely self-penned for a change – it's clear the man who wrote Patsy Cline's "Crazy" 50-some years ago has lost neither verve nor cojones. Co-writing with producer Buddy Cannon, Nelson sticks to his wheelhouse: love, heartache, rambling and music-making itself. The vocals remain indelibly creaky against stony acoustic guitar, bright steel whines an”
