The Great Divide's second album,
Break in the Storm, was their breakthrough effort, the record that demonstrated they could blend country traditions with contemporary energy and wit. Led by vocalist/guitarist
Mike McClure, the band has a tough, gritty edge that brings out the best in
McClure's honky tonk and Bakersfield updates. There are a couple of moments that don't quite ring true on the album, but on the whole,
Break in the Storm is Americana and alt-country at its best. ~ Thom Owens, All Music Guide