Leave the Light On is Terry Klein's best-reviewed album yet. Here are some highlights of the coverage:
- Saving Country Music was effusive in its praise of Leave the Light On: “There are songwriters. Then there is that most exclusive pantheon of songwriters who wield the pen so mightily, it goes beyond the simple casting of characters and landscapes in the mind’s eye of the listener, and graduates to imparting new perspectives on life otherwise inaccessible, and opening up entirely new avenues of thought in the audience. We’re talking about James McMurtry. We’re talking about Chris Knight. We’re talking about Lori McKenna. And though he may not enjoy the same name recognition as these aforementioned individuals, down in Austin, attentive listeners and peers of Terry Klein consider him part of that elite company. ”
- American Songwriter included Leave the Light On on its list of the 17 best albums of 2023 and said “Leave the Light On, is a thoughtful set of songs and seemingly his most personal and vulnerable work yet. As always there’s a specific attention to detail and nuance.”
- Peter Blackstock at No Depression said “These 10 songs draw upon country, folk, and blues in equal measure, drawing their power from the keenly detailed observations in the stories Klein tells. In my Austin years, Klein largely was heard in venues off the beaten path; here’s hoping he soon gets slots in the major clubs more regularly, because he’s earned it.”
- Jim Hynes at Glide Magazine said “With such a legacy of great Texas songwriters, in this millennium, after just four albums Klein stands among the best.”
- Americana UK said “Fan Mary Gauthier suggests we “close our eyes, give it a listen and let his songs take you on a ride – it’s a beautiful journey”. It’s certainly a mellow and atmospheric record and whilst it was a speedy recording, it’s a wonderful and rewarding experience.”
- Americana Highways included Leave the Light On on its list of the best albums of 2023 and reviewer John Apice said “If you sing & people start wiping away tears – that’s a success. If they smile & nod their heads – you win again. It’s a throw of the dice – not every audience reacts in the same spots as other nights. So, you just be yourself – because being yourself is the easiest thing you can do. Terry Klein does all these things & he succeeds.”
- Fervor Coulee wrote “'Tomorrow fades away,' Klein sings. The songs of Leave The Light On do not. Given the opportunity, they will find a place within each listener, coming to life again as the darkness intensifies and the early hours crawl closer.”
- Lonesome Highway called Leave the Light On “A thoughtful and well-rounded career-best (to date) release.”
Thanks to everyone for listening!