I bought it used (for about $4) because I was in the mood to try something new and I've always liked Sister Sweetly. I was a little amprehensive at first because I've heard only average things about their work after Sister... I'm happy to report that I was very pleasantly surprised by this CD. There are several stand out tracks on the disc and still more that are very strong. This disc stands against Sister Sweetly song for song and if you are new to BHTM you would be happy starting off with either CD.

I've been following these guys since '93. I have every one of their albums, I'm that loyal. But I need to do something for the masses on this one, it is SO damned good. Do you want raw Telecaster guitar riffs? A voice that ranges from raspy blues to honeysweet folk? Lyrics driven by melody? And most importantly, an absolutely genius hook on almost every song? Todd writes, sings, and plays together as a package as good as anyone out there. His songs are pure energy, pure life, inspiration. This one will have you feeling good about everything, and especially the gift that is BHTM. Thanks guys.

Big chords from a big-time guitar player make this album oh so tasty. Their blues are so rhythmic, you have to move your body. You can't help it on "Freedom Fighter." "Hysteria" is actually about watching television. "Again and Again" puts a twist on a woman wanting to leave the man: she can't. There's tension there until the chorus. You can feel her desire to leave and her inability to do so. Todd Park Mohr's guitar is just too good.

In a day wih bands trying to sound like each other, you still have bands that rise above it all with their own sound. To classify BHTM would be a hard thing to do. Blues, Rock, Granola-Rock, Country-Western Rock, Jam-Rock. To put it simply they are one of the best bands around right now. Riviera is a CD that harkens back to the "first" days of BHTM. They have a style and sound all their own, and it works. I like this album. While it's not their best, it is hands down one of the best albums of the year, in my humble opinion. If you get a chance to catch these guys live, it is highly recommended. It's one of the best concerts you may ever see.

When i first got this CD i didn't like it too much...the songs just didn't do it for me...but I kept listening too it on a road trip cuz i was sick of everything else i had....lesson learned this is one their better releases. The songs are well put together and there's something on it for all of his fans...the way he interweaves the guitar with his lyrics is really good...people know this band mostly from college radio stations but a lot of this stuff could play on any type of station...can't wait to see him live in jan....if your a semi-fan as i was and if u were let down by the last album...pick this one up u'll be a fan again.....