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Changing Horses marks a defining moment in the songwriter's career, offering up a batch of pastiche-free country music that, like Ryan Adams' "Jacksonville City Nights," may be a promising sign of what's to come.
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Alternative PressRegardless of one's opinion on music that drawls, Changing Horses is worth your attention. [Mar 2009, p.106]
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Unfortunately, not all of Changing Horses is nearly as inspired, particularly the mainstream country pop of 'On Her Own' and rudimentary 'Ballad of Wendy Baker,' but Kweller still lassos up a good time for good ol' boys.
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FilterThe simplicity and dusty sunshine that prevades this album can't but raise a smile and lower your blood presure. [Winter 2009, p.96]
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Changing Horses emphatically answers the question of “what next?” for Ben Kweller and although not faultless, it’s a strong showing, especially for someone exploring a new musical direction as he is.
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In Changing Horses Kweller has slipped seamlessly into another stream of songwriting tradition, and all signs say it suits him.
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He's assembled a fine band and finally found a consistently productive groove.