No other dungeon synth or related genre effects me the way Fief does. From beginning to end I am transported to an idyllic past of play and adventure. Is it my own childhood fantasies I am remembering, or some shared myth of adventure and magic? Regardless, this, and all other Fief albums, are pure Arcadian bliss. Beatrice
They say you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, but thankfully, this isn't a book, so I can safely state that this washy photo of a meticulously crafted pencil-drawing is in fact a perfect representation of the music here: this album is just as ambitious and earnest as it is rough around the edges. Every synth sound is perfect. Gleanie
Woozy, gauzy, dreamlike electronic music fills “Salt Water Motifs,” its impossibly still songs creating beautifully eerie moods. Bandcamp New & Notable May 15, 2023
While "Lammas Tide" is my favorite track, this whole album is a wonderful joy to listen to. Matthew Davis' art is wonderful to hear and I consistently return to this one. 1cedGuardian