Dave Patten: Reviews

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GREAT Video man! I graduated from Film School at UT-Austin, and can tell you that you have the "X" factor pal! I am still handing out your cds bud, and hopefully, something wonderful will happen for you...although with your dedication, talent, and drive you are definitely going to conquer the music world!

best of luck,

You don't need to cover anything. Your own stuff is more impressive than any cover could be. ;)

I absolutely love your voice its really unique and i think its neat that you do covers to R&B songs with a voice that isn't the norm to the genre i like it keep up the awesome work :)

Dave Patten – Pace of Change / 2008 Clark / 5 Tracks / www.davepatten.com

In the last six months since the last time that we reviewed Dave Patten, he has really taken that first bold step forward. First, he released a cover of the current hit “Sweetest Girl”, which provided individuals with a version that is even more soulful and energetic, while still being very sad in message, than the original version. Secondly, and more important for those fans that were salivating for a new Patten disc after they wore out their copies of “Fly Away”, there are five new, original tracks on “Pace of Change”.

“Pace of Change” starts out with “Don’t Stop”, the disc’s first single, and immediately individuals can hear a much more intricate and mature Patten. This is due to the soul that Patten inserts to every word that comes forth on “Don’t Stop”. While there is more than a fair share of Patten’s own voice present during each of the five tracks on “Pace of Change”, one has to hear a little bit of Chad Kroeger in it. Interestingly enough, “Don’t Stop” has a kindred spirit in Snow’s “Plumb Song”, a similarly soulful and compelling track from 2000. “Follow Me” is the second track on the disc, and it links the style found on “Too Close, Too Far” with what was heard on “Pace of Change”.

This means that there is a traditional, piano/drum dynamic present during a large segment of the track, but the inclusion of a multitude of layers onto that framework is what will snare listeners most tightly. As usual, the twisting and turning vocal style of Patten here will embed itself deep into the minds and hearts of anyone that listens. “Reminder” is the ending track for “Pace of Change”, and it provides individuals immediately with a dense instrumental arrangement that will have individuals listening in a number of times before completely “getting” what Patten has placed down here. After this opening salvo, things clear up to primarily show Patten and his guitar. The sense of longing that is present here is something that individuals can immediately identify with, and it is this common feeling, coupled with Patten’s skill, that will ensure continued success in the years to come. “Pace of Change” may only be an EP, but it will provide individuals with countless replays. So, if the style of music that Patten plays seems up your alley, give him a listen over at his Purevolume, Myspace, watch him at his Youtube (www.youtube.com/south9border ) or pick up a few songs from the iTunes store.

Top Track: Don’t Stop

Rating: 8.0/10

James McQuiston, Neufutur

Artist: Dave Patten
Title: Fly Away
Website: http://www.davepatten.com
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/davepatten
CDBaby: http://cdbaby.com/cd/davepatten2
Style: Acoustic Rock
Label: Clark Records
Rating: 8.9 out of 10
By C.W. Ross

Fly Away is the follow up to Dave Patten's debut release, Too Close, Too Far. On this release Patten has surrounded himself with longtime friends and musicians, Josh Druhan (electric guitar), Chris Baglivo (bass), Brian Boyle (piano) and session drummer John Whitely.

The Havertown, Pennsylvania based group list John Legend, Ben Folds Five, Pink Floyd Led Zeppelin Neil Young, and Coldplay as a few of their musical influences.

For the most part the 12 songs found on this release have a soft rock sound with the guitar and piano parts getting their fair share of time at the song's forefront. It's Patten's vocals though that drives the songs home.

When I first heard the vocals found on Fly Away I thought that Dave Patten was a little bit older maybe in his late 30's-early 40's because of the little bit of grizzle that his voice has that often comes with a few years on the road. I was surprised to find out that Patten is only in his 20's.

Lyrically the songs deal a lot with relationships and dealing with beak ups. Track10, "Taken" a piano ballad is a touching song that deals with death and seeing someone again in Heaven. Patten's vocals are dripping with pure emotion in the song.

When asked about where he gets his inspiration for his songs Patten said, "My emotions drive my song writing. When I'm really enveloped in a particular mood or feeling, I like to sit down at the piano and just bang out chords. I literally slam my hands down on the keys. After awhile something always comes together and I almost always have some idea how to get started on the lyrics..."

If you're looking for a nice mid-tempo rock release then Dave Patten's Fly Away will more-then-met your needs. I really liked what I heard on Fly Away and expect to be hearing a lot more from Dave Patten and friends in the future.

Talk about hands on. Dave Patten has his fingers dipped in practically every area of the CD process. Not only does he write every song with barely any outside influence, sing and play guitar, he also produced, engineered and mixed the album and created/designed the cover art. Hey - if you want something done right do it yourself.

The straight-laced, baby-faced, 20-something white boy’s voice sounds more like that of Hootie & the Blowfish’s Darius Rucker - raspy, nasal and baritone. The manly singing makes the fact that all he sings about is relationships a tad more acceptable, though by the eighth song about love you’ve got the gist.

“My emotions drive my song writing,” Patten said. ”When I’m really enveloped in a particular mood or feeling, I like to sit down at the piano and just bang out chords … After awhile something always comes together and I almost always have some idea how to get started on the lyrics.”

Patten still has a ways to go. He needs some help cleaning up the production quality and he could make a few tweaks on his arrangements. Otherwise, it’s a decent second album from a guy whose still in college.

Dave Patten - Fly Away / 2007 Clark Records / 12 Tracks

We here at NeuFutur reviewed Patten's last album, "Too Close, Too Far" in late 2006. This is Dave Patten's new album, and we were lucky enough to receive it a few days ago. Patten's "Too Close, Too Far" was a solid album, and "Fly Away" immediately builds on the successes of that earlier album. "Fly Away" starts out with "Garden of Eden", a track that has hints of the Counting Crows, John Maher, and even a little bit of Dishwalla. The vocals start out similarly, mixing Dave Matthews and Adam Duritz; the resulting blend of vocal and instrumental components makes for a track that will do perfectly on the college circuit.
The additional grit of the vocals on "Garden of Eden" widens the net to allow for fans of Nickelback to appreciate the track; while the song is much more sedate than a Nickelback track, this added grit will elicit comparisons to Nickelback. The guitar work that begins the title track is amazing in its ability to affect emotions despite not being incredibly intricate. The vocals work with the melody crafted by the guitar work, and make for an interesting rock that track that has Elvis Costello as its spiritual predecessor. "Everyday" brings some blues and southern rock influences to "Fly Away" while keeping the same infectious vocal style that was present during both "Fly Away" and "Garden of Eden".
If anything, the vocals here go the extra mile and make the track that much better. "Garden of Eden" adds a little bit of an electronic sound to Patten and his band; the opening of "Garden of Eden" has a lot in common with H.O.T.'s "Outside Castle". Patten further expands his repertoire during "Got What It Takes" with the use of multiple vocal layers; these additional vocals make the track full. "Be Alone" is perhaps the most interesting of all tracks on "Fly Away". This is due to the fact that the tempo of the song turns on the dime, and the vocals add a James Hetfield-like inflection at point. Couple these additions with the typical catchy rock music of Dave Patten, and what he has in this track is one that could easily become the next "big thing" in college rock radio circles. Patten has evolved in the two years since "Too Close, Too Far", and I believe that he and his band will only continue to do so in the years that follow.
Top Tracks: Be Alone, Taken
Rating: 7.3/10

It's a little hard to believe how young Dave Patten and his band are after hearing their music. Patten, Josh Druham and Brian Boyle, all 19, have a much more mature sound then would be expected from a band that's only been officially together since the beginning of this summer.Sounding older doesn't bother Patten. He sees it as a compliment. "I think it's cool. It surprises people and gets attention," he says.
They list Radiohead lead singer Thom Yorke, David Gilmour of Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin and John Legend as musical inspirations while sipping drinks during an interview at a coffee shop recently.
"But then I also listen to pop like Gavin DeGraw and Carrie Underwood," admits Patten, almost a little embarrassed, but yes, he says I can print that.
Their own music is an original blend they create through collaborating their talent. "I guess the genre would be acoustic rock, the way the songs are written," explains Patten.
"I describe (the music) as awesome," says Boyle, laughing.
Although the band has only been together a few months, the longtime friends and 2006 graduates of Haverford High School have been passionate about music for years. Patten and Druham were members of the band Stepping Stone together for about four years before branching out on their own.
Patten released his first album, "Too Close, Too Far" in March 2006. Critics took note of the album and reviews began appearing in a number of magazines and Web sites. Mark Rogers of Home Town Heroes on WSTW awarded the album two "Homey" awards for 2006.
Soon Patten was signing a distribution deal with Broken Records in the Philippines. "Too Close, Too Far" has sold at least one copy on all continents, according to Patten. Not bad for a local talent.
Now the Dave Patten Trio is busy finishing recording for "Fly Away," which is scheduled for a very anticipated release at the end of August.
Between recording sessions, the band is also working on lining up shows, a task that can prove harder than it sounds for a beginning band. "It's hard to get shows when you don't have much on your résumé, but it's hard to get a resume when you can't get shows," explains Patten.
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Despite these difficulties, progress is being made. A successful recent show at Peabody's Pub in Havertown got the band an invite to perform there again in August. Shows are also lined up at Kildare's Irish Pub and Media's Second Saturday street festival in the coming weeks.
All stage appearances are made in nice shirts and ties. After jokingly giving the obvious explanation of "because we look so handsome dressed up," they go on to explain that they want to look professional. And it grabs attention.
The end of summer will bring some changes for the band. All three musicians will be hitting the books as school starts again. Patten and Boyle will both be sophomores at Temple University. Druham is heading further from home, to Selkirk College in British Columbia where he will be studying music.
Druham, who is Canadian by birth, adds an international flair to the band. His big assignment while at school up North; arrange a tour through Canada for the band to play next summer. The coming separation does not seem to pose much of a problem. All three plan to stay in close touch and breaks off from school will, of course, be spent among guitars and pianos.
"We should get a lot done," says Druham. "Big things should be expected for next summer."
Inspirations for songs can come from anywhere. "A lot of songs just happen by us sitting around and trying different things," says Druham. "We try to write lyrics that a lot of people can relate to," Patten explains.
But some songs are very personal. Boyle wrote the music for the song "Strength" during a difficult time in his life. "I wrote it for my mom, who was struggling with cancer at the time," he says tenderly.
All three members being under 21, sometimes puts the band in some interesting situations. With underage friends unable to get into most of their shows, parents, older brothers and co-workers often make up most of the audience.
But this has somehow driven the band to develop a sound that appeals to fans of all ages. From the little girl at the pool who asked for an autograph to impressed adults, Patten, Druham and Boyle are attracting attention from all sides.
"We transcend the generations," says Patten with a smile.
For more information on the Dave Patten Trio visit www.davepatten.com.
Be sure to check out their upcoming shows at Kildare's Irish Pub in Philadelphia, Friday, Aug. 10, Media's Second Saturday, Aug. 11 and Peabody's Pub in Havertown, Friday, Aug. 24.

DAVE PATTEN – Too Close, Too Far – Patten plays plentiful pop-rock piano tracks overdubbed with drum loops and flamenco-style guitar. He’s got a strained style of vocals that have a rough edge despite equally soothing music and vocal harmonies. This is a good first effort for this singer/songwriter as he has been managing both musical and college careers. Through an internet following on both is webpage and musical outlets, this album is also released through a distribution deal in Manila, Philippines on Broken Records.

Havertown, Pennsylvania’s Dave Patten was a freshman at Penn State this year, and in the fall he’ll be transferring to Temple University in Philadelphia to study Film & Video; his voice, though, belies his youth. “Judging from his big, raspy voice,” wrote Adam Harrington wrote in the UK-based indie music review Whisperin And Hollerin, “you’d think that Dave Patten was in his 40s, a black-clad, chronic chain smoker who’s been through several failed marriages.”

His debut album, Too Close, Too Far, came out in the spring of 2006, and Patten has recently signed a distribution deal with a label in the Philippines.

Throughout high school, multi-instrumentalist Patten played drums in a local band called Stepping Stone. On Too Close, Too Far he plays drums, percussion and acoustic guitars, and he handled all the vocals. He can also play piano and bass.

“Strength” has received more than 10,000 of Patten’s 26,600+ spins at www.myspace.com/davepatten. At Triple A radio, the story already includes spins at WMNF, KDHX, KPFT, KSUT, KXCI, WFHB, KUWR, WERU, WOUB, KRCL, KFAI, KSMF, KBCS, KMUD, KRVS, KZMU, WRRW, WQNR, KBUT, KSRQ, KVNF and many others.

“Each song on Too Close, Too Far is a breath of fresh air, complete with an ample supply of rock, jazz, blues, and folk…if [this] is any indication, then Dave Patten is going to be a Philadelphia musician to keep an eye on for many years to come.” —The Compendium: Philadelphia’s Music News

CONTACT Peter Hay (Twin Vision) 718.369.1370 twinvision@aol.com

Here's some other great music we received this month:

Mortimer Nelson - Well
Lawrence Blatt - Out of the Woodwork
Lenny Solomon Band - Maybe Today
The Red Button - She's About to Cross My Mind
Victor Saumarez - Swing Strings
Todd Snider - Peace, Love and Anarchy
Hide from Cleo - Coffee, Dreams & Acoustic Beans
Brian L. Hughes - Cool Fidelity
Johan Eliasson
Judd Starr - Luminescent
Dan Pokorni - Guitarscapes
Dave Patten - Too Close, Too Far
Chris Bruni - Watch Me Burn
Matt Tyler - Brilliant Disguise
Kevin McCarthy - Hiding in Plain Sight
The Tunes and Tones - The Rolling Stone Effect
Erin Sax Seymour - Good Girl

Genre: SINGER/SONGWRITER

Dave Patten's intense vocals and tight instrumentation reflect his process of creating music. Joe McAllister from The News of Delaware County, writes "The song 'Strength,' written for a friend's mother battling cancer, showcases Patten's strong, blues-tinted voice, much more mature sounding than his years.".

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New Releases, Dirty Linen #130 (June/July '07)
This is the New Releases list from Dirty Linen #130 (June/July 2007). These are all the new releases we know about between when issues #129 and #130 went to press.

Too Close, Too Far is the University of Pennsylvania freshman Dave Patten’s first album. The most striking element of this freshman’s, freshman album is its deep, raspy, rough and unrestrained sound. Another bit of this album that surprised me was its contemporary sound and subtle themes thereof, if anything it could possibly pass as soft rock or pop. Patten is a jack of all trades, musically speaking, playing piano, guitar and saxophone.

The tracks I thought really rose above the rest were Fool, Summer’s Rolling Through, and Falling. The poppy sound of Fool is very original sounding with a quick and excited rhythm, musically diverse from all other tracks, however, lyrically it is parallel. I have fallen in love with the guitar rift introduction to Summer’s Rolling Through -- it’s a entertaining track and it feels as though Patten is really letting loose and having fun. Even though it’s a bluesy song it’s a nice change from his more contemporary tracks. And finally, Falling. It has an tremendous piano intro, melodic in sound and is very unlike any other track in its sentiment.

Unfortunately, I do feel that this album may be slightly overproduced. The use of saxophone was a very distracting element, particularly on Can You Help Me. The sax took away from the track and hindered its ability to really be a hit. Similarly the background vocals on Someone Else are vastly incompatible with the track and feel meaningless. However, Patten’s vocals on this particular track really shine and capture feelings of strength and empowerment. Sadly, the Interludes -- described in one word -- are awful. They added nothing to the album and are really just filler, although instrumentally faultless. I just wish that his tracks showed more diversity.

Lyrically speaking, Patten has a great ability through his music to give himself to his listeners and to illustrate his strife, struggle, pain, and understanding, but his lyrics lack that luster. Although, his tracks show depth and maturity in thought, most lyrics border on undeveloped... specifically the track Over, which seems lyrically juvenile. Though Over does sound like it comes from a real place in Patten’s head and heart and that he is truly affected by this composition. Maybe his pain is purely teenage angst, change, growth, or relationship difficulties; Patten just seems to have experienced a lot.

It’s very easy to connect with his words, but much more difficult to accept him lyrically, I feel as though a true emotional connection to his tracks is not quite refined and could definitely mature from the one-dimensional to the incredible. Patten’s strength lies in his outstanding music ability and stellar vocals. He’s young and his music is sure to get better as he ages. It just feels as though this album is a puzzle missing a key piece. Dave Patten has the look, music, and vocal talent, but so far he lacks true lyrical ability. Aside from that, I would rave about this album coming from such a youthful artist!

“Strength” shows Patten’s appreciation of bands like Creed and
Nickelback, and while Patten’s instrumental approach does not touch
much in the way of rock (the track blends together piano and
keyboards), the intensity of Patten’s vocals cannot be denied. There is
more than a fair share of blues in the aforementioned set of vocals,
perhaps giving the tracks on this album a more timeless sound.
“Remember When” is a much more a R&B styled-track, which brings Patten
into an Uncle Kracker-type of approach.. The overall style of Patten
has changed very little between the two tracks, but the vocals have
shifted just enough to allow for Patten to create two tracks that are
perhaps as far removed as two tracks can be. Again, “Remember When” has
a certain intensity to the track that cannot be denied; even though the
track is simple, Patten’s work turns it into something much more than
its constituent parts.

Even when Patten slows down the tempo, as is the case during “Too Close,
Too Far”, there is still enough of a reason to continue listening
provided by Patten. This is in the face of the fact that there is only
a small amount of output creating such a full sound. Patten definitely
has the ability to make it big in the music industry, as the range
achieved and the styles broached should clearly show. “Too Close, Too
Far” is one of the only discs that does not suffer under the weight of
15 distinct tracks. Most times, what happens is that individuals or
bands do not know when a track should go on the cutting room floor,
and thus keeps it on the disc. Patten’s track seem to all share a solid
grounding that allows all fifteen to remain on without there being any
runts in this litter.

The inclusion of instrumental “Interlude” just further shows Patten’s
ability as a musician. With all of these tracks on one album, too give
listeners something to cleanse the palette is perhaps the smartest idea
here. Individuals have over fifty minutes of Patten to listen to on “Too
Close, Too Far”. I have little doubt that even the most fickle listener
will be able to stick with the disc until there very end. The strong
entrance back into vocal music during “Falling” shows that even an
instrumental track will not wreck the momentum that Patten has created
on earlier tracks on this disc. Pick it up.

Top Tracks: Too Close, Too Far, Falling

Rating: 6.7/10

15 out of 16 stars!

In a word: "variety." Each song on Dave Patten's Too Close, Too Far is a breath of fresh air, complete with an ample supply of rock, jazz, blues, and folk. There's also a wide range of emotional topics covered in the songs: romance, rejection, old friends that don't talk to you anymore, being discovered for your music . . . the list goes on. This is a fine example of music created the right way; a bunch of friends getting together to jam and have a good time creating original music. And they succeed.

The range of talent on this album is immeasurable. Each instrument, from the guitar, to the mandolin, to the saxophone, is well polished and exceptionally played. Dave Patten's vocals hold a wide range of feeling and style and the recording does a successful job of capturing everything that this album has to offer. If Too Close, Too Far is any indication, then Dave Patten is going to be a Philadelphia musician to keep an eye on for many years to come.

Dave Patten's music seems to come at you from all sides, all at once! Patten has this big, raspy voice (bordering on alt/rock . . . and always sounds like he's ready to grow!) but don't be judging him for that. Throw away that picture of a 40-year-old chain smoking bastard in your head because Patten is actually still a high school kid--yeah, holy smokes, right? He is a senior at Haverford High School and will be heading for Pennsylvania State University after. If you don't believe us, check out www.davepatten.com. Patten wrote and produced most of the tracks in the album, and the result is a mish mash of styles and influences that somehow seem odd. But while we believe he should have at least collaborated with a more seasoned producer for his debut, it is--for all intents and purposes--a pretty impressive output for someone so young. And there's none of that adolescent fluff, thank you very much. Tracks include the acoustic based "Remember When," the odd sax-fueled jazz and trippy Radiohead sound comb "Interlude I," the electric "Shine Through My Window" and "Interlude II," and the bluesy "Summer's Rolling Through," among others.

First Havertown, then Delaware County, and then the world? Local high school senior and musician Dave Patten has a plan - to attend Penn State University in the fall, pick up some gigs in Happy Valley, sell a few CDs and maybe be "discovered" via the World Wide Web.

The 18-year-old talented indie songwriter is well on his way. He was recently named Mr. Haverford 2006 after winning a talent show at Haverford High School - beating out a field of 12 other performers.


"It was awesome. It was the first time I performed live in front of a large audience. There were probably 1,000 people in the auditorium," says Patten, who has released a solo CD, Too Close, Too Far, through his own record label, Clark Records. "I was nervous at first, then loosened up and it was a lot of fun."


Backed up by a band of four - all fellow seniors at Haverford High School - Patten is definitely still a one-man show. He plays guitar, drums, piano and sings lead vocals as well. All his music is original. He wouldn't have it any other way.


"I've never been a big fan of cover songs. When you make original songs that people enjoy, it's really a good feeling," says Patten who gets his lyrical inspiration from "teen-age life."


Patten's CD was recently reviewed by a U.K. Internet CD review site, "Whisperin & Hollerin." The reviewer said, "Judging from his big, raspy voice, you'd think Dave Patten was in his 40s, a black-clad, chronic chain-smoker who's been through several failed marriages."


Patten relies on the Internet, his Web site www.davepatten.com and myspace.com to promote his burgeoning music career. "Most of my promotion is by Internet and word of mouth. My songs can be downloaded from iTunes," says Patten, who has sold his CDs one-at-a time nationwide via the Internet and is now available at Tower Records in the Philippines.


Patten joins thousands of other independent artists on the net trying to break into the recording business through unconventional means, which are now becoming extremely conventional for many musicians.


"With a little know how and marketing sensibility any upstart musician or experienced musical act can now achieve success ... most (listeners) get most of their music off the Internet and never listen to regular radio anymore," says Jaci Rae, national radio host and author of "The Indie Guide to Music, Marketing and Money."


"For the indie artist who wants to reach a broader market and receive more exposure for their product on the Internet, the first thing you need to do is market, guerilla market and then market some more."


Rae suggests joining online music boards, pod casting and Internet networking sites. But Rae says there is no substitute for talent and playing live. "Go to a Wal-Mart, Starbucks and other local shops and ask if you can put on a free concert there. Make sure you have a sign-up sheet where people can sign-up for your newsletter. This is a form of "Buzz Marketing" also known as "Viral Marketing."


Patten's mission is to continue playing local bars, coffeehouses and high school events to promote Too Close, Too Far and create his own homegrown buzz. The CD is sophisticated for an upstart artist.


Broken into three parts segued by interludes, Patten shows a range of orchestration beyond his years. The title track and "Remember When" are softer acoustic numbers followed by Interlude I and the bluesy riffs of "Summer's Rolling Through."


"Interlude II" introduces the listener to Patten's Pink Floyd side, highlighted by a searing guitar solo. "The Interludes are short instrumentals that break up the CD with a psychedelic sound influenced by Pink Floyd," says Patten. "My dad listens to a lot of classic rock and that has been a big influence on me."


The song "Strength," written for a friend's mother battling cancer, showcases Patten's strong, blues-tinted voice, much more mature sounding than his years. The piano opening, layered vocals and straightforward lyrics of "Strength" best describes Patten's "no-frills" style of music.


From the old to the new, over-produced back to the basics, vinyl to digital, the world of music and music distribution is changing almost daily. It's a long, strange trip and Dave Patten is looking forward to the journey. The good news: a talented singer/songwriter can always find his way - and his audience.


For more information and music samples visit www.davepatten.com or find out about the indie music movement at www.jacirae.com.

8 out of 10 Stars

Judging from his big, raspy voice, you'd think that Dave Patten (http://davepatten.com) was in his forties, a black-clad, chronic chain smoker who's been through several failed marriages. Nope. Not even close. Patten is actually still in high school. Somebody so young with a voice so powerful is about as common as a politician who isn't corrupt. It's no surprise that Patten found himself in a recording studio, putting those vocals on CD in case nobody believes it.

There seems to be three parts to Patten's album. The first 1/3 of the tracks are soft (musically speaking), unplugged cuts that relax the ears. The acoustic-based "Remember When" and the title track are the most effective lyrically. "Remember When" questions a friend who has changed for the worse while in "Too Close, Too Far," Patten is trying to save a failing relationship. This is not adolescent fluff but mature songs that anybody could relate to.

By "Interlude I," Patten shifts gears, aiming for an odd combination of sax-fueled jazz (courtesy of Todd Schneider) and trippy Radiohead sounds. With the next chapter, Patten starts to incorporate a more rock & roll approach - witness the crunchy, bluesy riffs on "Summer's Rolling Through." It's an eye-opening transition, one that creates excitement. On the subsequent cuts "Shine Through My Window" and "Interlude II," Patten lets electric guitarist Josh Druhan let it rip, creating some truly mesmerizing moments.

The LP concludes with a combination of both styles, the gentle and the not-so-gentle showing the depth of Patten's range. By the time we get to the Pink Floyd-ish guitar solo at the end, we are hooked for life and left wanting for more.