R. Scott Bolton, writing for RoughEdge.com, had this to say about Mike Hartman's Black Glue, "As you listen to Mike Hartman's Black Glue, you can't help but notice the vitality, the charisma, the determination of each tune. These aren't just rock 'n' roll instrumentals featuring a genuine guitar shredder, these are musical pieces that celebrate life. Mike has good reason to celebrate life: Diagnosed at an early age with cystic fibrosis - which doctors said would kill him before he reached the age of 10 - Mike has developed a sense of determination and drive that has propelled him to where he is today: A hell of a guitarist with his own solo CD. At the age of 15, in his hometown of Marion, Indiana, he produced and self-financed his own debut, "No Lyrics Required." At 18, he moved to California and attended the Musicians Institute in Hollywood. There, he sent out tapes and ended up working with Rudy Sarzo of Whitesnake, John Christ of Danzig and many others. In 1997, Mike scored the guitar position for David Lee Roth's new band, and upon leaving that gig, finished the tracks for Black Glue." Instrumental Guitar (Electric (Heavy)/Hard Rock), total running time, 40:54