All manner of tuneful sorrow
Guitar World (Acoustic)
.: Press
Captures your attention in the simple beauty of stuff going on...Filled with love, lonliness...(songs) like a favorite photo you tape to the fridge because it makes you happy when you see it. He's got that kind of charm.
Performing Songwriter
Richly chiming mandolin
Paste
Borden is a skilled and tasteful player....his voice is very versatile and expressive...an impressive collection of modern roots music.
Dirty Linen
A mandolin whiz (who) effortlessly and intuitively blends American sources.
The Willamette Week (Portland, OR)
Top Notch!...All of a sudden when you think you have a song figured out, there's a clever twist...Superb musicianship...a great recording.
Sing Out!