"Other Texas bands may get the fleeting headlines and occasional Grammy nod, but bands such as Houston's Hollisters give the Lone Star State its musical spine."
Buzz McClain, contributing writer
No Depression, March-April, 2000

"For those who like traditional country, this is the real deal."
Aaron Howard, contributing writer
Houston Press, March 2-8, 2000

"On its recently released Sweet Inspiration, the band offers up slack-jawed examples of just what is so musical and enjoyable about living in the great Lone Star State."
Michael D. Clark, music critic
Houston Chronicle, March 5, 2000

"In person, the band was as tight as ever, hitting all the right notes on cue."
Aaron Howard, contributing writer
Houston Press, March 2-8, 2000

"Creedence meets Cash in legendary live shows"
Dale Martin, music critic
The Victoria Advocate, February 11, 2000

"Starting quite symbolically with a rip-snortin' cover of Libbi Bosworth's 'East Texas Pines' and closing 12 songs later with the border-flavored 'Pink Adobe Hacienda,' this 713 crew can match the best the 512 has to offer -- and then some. (3.5 stars)
Christopher Gray, music critic
Austin Chronicle, November 1997

"One of the great country albums of 1997."
Aaron Howard, music critic
Public News, November 5, 1997

"On 'The Land of Rhythm and Pleasure,' Houston's Hollisters make their presence known on the alternative country landscape with all the subtlety of a runaway Cummins diesel. That's a good thing, since most of their peers tend to be more obsessed with slavishly imitating their heroes than with capturing the spirit that gave the original sound its appeal."
Joe Nick Patoski, senior editor
Texas Monthly, November 1997

"'The Land of Rhythm and Pleasure' just might be the release Houston has needed to put itself on the alt-country map… A sterling document of the best band to come out of Houston in a long time." (4 stars)
Jim Caliguiri, music critic
Houston Press, October 23, 1997