"John Kay, leader of one of rock's most venerable bands, Steppenwolf, has returned to the folk/blues roots of his troubador days with "Heretics and Privateers". The musical subtlety and emotional depth of the albums 12 composistions feature provacative lyrics which offer a gritty view of contemporary life, surveying the human toll of institutional callousness with unflinching clarity. Reviews: "His razor wit cuts big government and the huge corporate machine down to size.." -- Stephen T. Davidson, Blues On Stage, April 2001. "Kay, as a songwriter and social commentator, may well be in the same league as Bob Dylan & Bruce Springsteen." -- Shawn Perry, About.com, 2001. "The straight blues acoustic numbers are brilliant in their simplicity" -- Brown Burnett, Memphis Mojo, April 2001." (Amazon)
