A truly independent-minded artist when it comes to his songwriting, grass-roots promotion, and life path, Joe Pugreally caught our attention a few years ago among the numerous other talented "unknowns" out there. “Unless your surname is Dylan, Waits, Ritter or Prine, you could face-palm yourself to death trying to pen songs half as inspired as the 10 tracks on Joe Pug’s debut full-length.” (Paste Magazine)