“In the Netherlands, Ben Reel has built up quite a reputation in the past two decades, mainly thanks to the many live performances that he gave here. Like Gregory Page, he now knows the roads in the Netherlands better than many Dutch people. It is not surprising that on the day of the release of his ninth album The Nashville Calling he will be promoted in the Netherlands. As always, his albums never disappoint. Alternately, the beautiful predecessor Land of Escape was a bit more subdued and a little less rootsy than we were used to from Ben. Ben went to the Skinny Elephant Recording Studio in Nashville to record his latest album. For the production he could call on Will Kimbrough, one of the best musicians in America, which also applies to co-producer Tommy Womack. In addition, he had bassist Garry Tallent, known for the legendary E Street Band. The album was recorded live in the studio in just three days. The uptempo opener All In Good Time immediately makes it clear that Ben has made a more Americana and rootsy album, on which almost all songs contain the backing vocals of lady sweetheart Julieanne. And as we are used to from Ben, his singing is always full of passion. The Nashville Calling is yet another wonderful addition to his expanding body of work, fans probably know enough.”

— Theo Volk, Music that needs attention (NL) - The Nashville Calling review 2020