"Although this Austin ensemble is yet to record their debut full-length, the Surly Gates’ have already created a promising collection of period-perfect gems: Gorgeous harmonies and jangly chords are delivered with a bittersweet loveliness; resurrecting the ghosts of endless summers past." - Chybucca Sounds "Austin TX has a proud psychedelic heritage which stretches all the way back to the mid sixties and legendary acts like the 13th Floor Elevators, Golden Dawn and the ridiculously fabulous Bubble Puppy (who moved to Austin from San Antone). You can now add Surly Gates to this select group of quality lysergic tunesmiths..." - The Active Listener "Mixing 1960s harmonious garage rock vocals with the slow churn of the more modern psychedelic movement, Surly Gates has proven to be a band to keep an eye on right out of the gate." - Dan Nemer @ Ongakubaka "...Surly Gates well-crafted Crosby, Stills, Nash & Crazy Horse approach needed no psilocybin." - Austin Chronicle "Like dipping into Owsley's punch bowl with an over-sized ladle and taking a big swig, Surly Gates reveal a space in time like a 60's flashback. The Ten Years After reference is not a mistake, reminiscent of that seminal TYA album, this Austin band's debut leaves trails for others to take notice of." - Popastunes "Their debut four song E.P showcases a near-enough perfect combination of sixties garage rock vocal harmonies, touches of Ray Manzarek’s moog as well as neo-psychedelic tendencies, convening with a lo-fi aesthetic and seemingly put to tape in a morose echo chamber. There’s a distinct sultry haze about the E.P, the music itself seems ingrained with the fumes of hundreds of lazily smoked cigarettes. Turn it up loud enough you can almost see purple cigarette smoke float lethargically out of the speakers." - Reining Blog, UK "Texicali Freakshow" - Warren Sawyer strange moods pierced by the golden harmonies of five eagle cries