In Paste Magazine's "Ears We Trust" column, DJ Bruce Warren described Blue Merle's sound as "Coldplay + Nickel Creek."  The Coldplay comparison is apt - singer Luke Reynolds sounds a lot like Coldplay's Chris Martin - but there's not much Nickel Creek in their tunes.  Comparisons aside, I've enjoyed listening to the CD, especially the relatively strong songwriting and skilled arrangements and production.  Best songs: "Lucky to Know You" and "Boxcar Racer."