"This album was recorded in Nashville and consists of 12 self-penned songs that would not disgrace any number of well-respected singer/songwriters oft noted in these pages. With a well-worn husk in his voice and a top-notch band behind him it is a delight from start to finish. Acoustic based for the most part with tremendous support on pedal/lap steel (by Fats Kaplin) the songs range from tender ballads to s***t kicking romps that encompass traditional topics such as truck crashes, outlaws and broken marriages. Rill avoids clich throughout, the title track, The Price You Pay For Sin, is a tale of adultery, best friends and betrayal. Over a sublime backing with accordion and cello he produces a song that would sit well on an Alejandro Escovido album. Broken Puppet is another tear stained ballad recounting the tragedy of an auto wreck. The refrain tears at the heart as the band excel once again. On the more upbeat numbers there are tales from Bonnie Parker`s first suitor, gazumped by Clyde Barrow on a fiddle driven barndance and a gospel belter, Carry My Load that Steve Earle would have been hard pushed to equal. All in all a great album." 8 out of 10 - Paul Kerr, Americana UK
