Reviews"...the CMA nominees turn the clock back again, this time gutsily delving into Nashville's countrypolitan crooner style..." - Rating: B+, "...their songs suggest something of contemporary playlists while hearkening back to country music's roots....MUSIC FOR ALL OCCASIONS refines the Mavericks' sound while reaching out to casual listeners...", 6 (out of 10) - "...Though MUSIC FOR ALL OCCASIONS keeps the anomalies flying--from the title's echo of the lounge revival to the up-to-the-minute Nancy Sinatra cover...--beneath the window dressing is...very traditional country minimalism..."