Here is the review of the new album "State of Grace" that appeared in the New York Times

Raves for The Holmes Brothers "Simple Truths"

"...juke-joint vets with razenly borderless view of American music…with a purity of heart and rapturous harmonizing, these brothers are righteous indeed. A- "
- Entertainment Weekly

"...the most eclectic mix of songs you'll hear on any blues album this year, with masterful interpretations of Townes Van Zandt's "If I Needed You" and Bob Marley's "Concrete Jungle", along with a handful of original tunes that stack up well against them."
- USA Today

"The music kicks, the singing is a classic mix of gravel and honey, and the material is outstanding. The Holmes Brothers are an undiscovered American treasure..."
- Associated Press, Eric Fidler

"revelatory in scope...this is the first great record of 2004"
- All Music Guide, Thom Jurek

"...one of America's last great bands."
- Living Blues, Tim Schuller

"...with the release of Simple Truths, they prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that they’re the best interpretive vocal group working today."
- Offbeat

"...Harlem grown soul with revival-tent ardor, finding God and grit in unlikely cover... Added value: Simple Truths was produced by Craig Street, who knows a lot about making the blues tradition sound like breaking news."
- Rolling Stone, David Fricke

" Richly soulful and as daring as ever, The Holmes Brothers remain a musical force unto themselves."
- Billboard, Chris Morris

"This is a timeless album, and that’s the simple truth."
- New York Post, Dan Aquilante