Art springs from personal hardship? Frequently. Especially on `Past Life Crashing." Herring spent the last several years of his life tearing himself down, picking himself up, making an unreleased version of this record, and repeating the process. Andy Riggs wrote on Americana-UK.com, "Its a superb record full of regret, looking back, looking forward and a record that asks for one more last chance." His mix of ballads and up-tempo rockers meld with his wrenching melodies do not hide his disquieting search for redemption. His third CD may be his best but it was emotionally costly. Let`s hope he can get right and make music this good again without hitting bottom a few times in the process. -- Jeff Weiss, Miles of Music (self-released)
