Live XS, February 2001: 
live review Yuri Naumov at the Chass? Theatre, Breda, December 3th 2000

Seeing is believing. Since I was quite impressed by the cd Guitar Stories, of the Russian 'blues' guitarist Yuri Naumov, it seemed logical that a visit to the theatre to witness a live-performance would pay off. Blues should not be interpreted literally here: the sound of this unique autodidact is closer to Blues & (far) beyond. Naumov and his nine-string guitar are one and the same entity. Next to guitar, his instrument also functions as bass-guitar and percussion. He caresses, strikes and tickles his guitar in order to tempt his beloved to release the prettiest melodies. Ranging from lovely to rough to psychedelic. Naumov also knows his way around vocally: the entire spectre, from whisper to scream, is to be heard. This man is a man with a story and he tells it in a way that leaves you breathless and flabbergasted. I'm a believer! (Jos Raats)

(from: Live XS, 4th year, 2nd edition, February 2001)