SIRIUS Radio's Larry Flick says Roger is "the most original artist to come from the LGBT community in the last 10 years". The bluesy, raw, Southern-style rock on "House of Joy" is a great match for Mapes' take-no-prisoners voice, and the artist's lyrics pay homage to his Southern roots while exploring provocative themes about gender and self-expression. More than just strong music, "House of Joy" emerges as a portrait of an singer/songwriter/performer who's got a lot to say, and who's not afraid to break "the rules" to say it.