[Springsteen's] most jubilant disc since Born in the U.S.A. and more fun than a tribute to Pete Seeger has any right to be. Jonathan Ringen, Rolling Stone
August 08, 2006:
Should ideally be listened to cranked up as high as your eardrums can stand. Head boppin', foot tappin' (or stompin'), WOW! Best recording I've heard in a long time. You may not be able to download to a CD, though
June 27, 2006:
im a big , Young, bruce fan, i love all his music, was disappointed by his most recent album, but absolutely love this cd. It does his voice wonders.
[Springsteen's] most jubilant disc since Born in the U.S.A. and more fun than a tribute to Pete Seeger has any right to be. Jonathan Ringen
Entertainment Weekly
We Shall Overcome lets us revel in the sound of a man who no longer confuses unplugged with uninspiring -- and who isn't afraid to mix in some merriment with the message. (A-) David Browne
Austin Chronicle
The word "rollicking" was invented for music such as this, spontaneous and free-spirited. It's music-making for the pure joy of it, and that delight overflows in a manner that's truly rare. Jim Caligiuri