“I’ve been listening to White Pines EP A Face Made of Wood, for months now and finding it to be just the most peaceful, moving folk music.”
- Love Shack, Baby

“Joseph is an honest songwriter that pours out his heart and is not afraid to lay it all on the table, the more I listen to him the more I am captivated.”
- Harmon Drive

“It’s become one of my favourite releases of the year, full of rich imagery, gorgeous vocals and beautiful instrumentation.”
- It All Started With Carbon Monoxide

“The trusty strums of an acoustic may be the base line of the tracks, but each and every track reveals surprises tucked into the folds or hiding in the shadows.”
- Hero Hill

“…with a sound this honest and rootsy, its tough not to be seduced by “A Face Made of Wood”
A Face Made of Wood.”
- Pop Matters

“Scott’s voice is sincere and optimistic, making the somber tracks seem more hopeful than heart heavy, yet the songs are rich with melodies and elaborate instrumentation recalling the best of the Michigan’s folk scene.”
- The Record Dept.

“A Face Made of Wood is exceptionally inviting, perhaps addictive.”
- Call It Folk

“Each of the five songs comprising the 22 minutes of the album are thoughtful and compelling, and if you haven’t heard them already, you owe it to yourself to do so.”
- Chewing Gum for the Ears

“…upon listening to the music I could have sworn I saw a couple of grey-white wolves peeking curiously at me through a screen door. Sniffing around and disappearing, they leave me with a feeling of wonder, hope and rejuvenation that transcends any particular season, much like the music itself.”
- Laughing Evergreens

“The songs are lushly well-recorded and touchingly well-written. Heavy with feeling, this is just a small taste of what this guy can do with a words, music and emotion.”
- One Sweet Song