“At first glance, it's kind of hard to believe that Quin Galavis, whose other band, the Dead Space, deals in dark, electric psychedelia, would switch gears so dramatically. On his new solo album, "Should Have Known You," Galavis trades in growling, angry vocals and nods to metal for acoustic guitars, strings and a straightforward, singer-songwriter style. The result is one of the strongest releases out of Austin so far this year. It's also a pretty convincing argument for other musicians to dabble in their own bit of genre-jumping. ”

“Stepping out from the garage-psych of Casual Victim Pile alums the Dead Space, Quin Galavis strips down and unplugs for his solo debut, an aching affair of indie folk, broke and drifting. He's an old soul and a natural storyteller, a combination beautifully accented in "Crooked Deals" and "Mary" by cello and harmony from pianist Shelley Mckann. Producer Orville Neeley deserves credit for the consistency he lends the country swoon of "What the Soul Takes" to Sixties pop "We Don't Care for Love."”

“His decidedly poignant songs are mingling with the likes of Leonard Cohen and Bill Callahan. Galavis’ rather high singing style, to Callahan’s and Cohen's low, is perhaps a dominant difference. But there is also a true kinship between the three of them in ways of experimentation, repetition, interiority, and emotional honesty.”