PSYCHE VAN HET FOLK review of Parlor Tricks and Porch Favorites
Surely one of the best and most recommended Acid Folk releases of the last years. Beautiful version of an Ann Briggs song, "Go Your Way", several subtle and beautiful arrangements and some quiet singing. Unbelievable this is mostly a solo project of Pat Gubler with the help of Tim Barnes for percussion. Pat is also leader for the Towe Recordings. This is a psych folk somewhat lo fi group, with stoned but sometimes very poetic music too, still very different from this project.Soon Aether Records (Indianapolis, IN) will be releasing a compilation of sixties inspired folk music by contemporary artists, for which Pat has recorded a version of the Incredible String Band's "My Name is Death." Look forward to that one! This album has made Magnet Magazine's "Hidden Treasures" 10 Great Albums Buried in 2001. Very recommended.