“Fences, reminds me of Gram Parsons, with beautiful Steel Guitar that just haunts the soul” ~ Polly Parsons/Daughter of Gram Parsons  Medicine Hat ‘Fences’

“What also adds to the mood of the album, is not only their bright electric-fused arrangements but also the presence of Erik Kristiansen’s unmistakable pedal steel playing, which is the glue that binds the tracks together. In watching The Far West record a track in the absence of Kristiansen, it seems the final touch in creating their trademark sound is his keen sense and ability to add just the right amount of bent riffs to any track. Of course, Kristiansen stands out,as one of the LA’s most respected “sidemen”… -Turnstyled Junkpiled 12-19-11