Water Stones (2025-2026)
Jonathan Widran, The JW Vibe / Billboard Contributor (USA) — 2026
“On the infectiously engaging, beautifully crafted Water Stones, Lynn Patrick takes us on an intimate, intensely personal, soul-transformative journey to finding peace, joy and gratitude through some of life’s most intense challenges. At the heartfelt emotional core of the album is the wistfully reflective, soothingly meditative title track, ‘Water Stones."
New Music Alert (USA) — 2026
“Water Stones offers a listening experience that feels intimate and expansive, personal yet universal. While it can be filed under New Age or contemporary instrumental folk, such labels only partially capture its scope. Lynn Patrick’s guitar work remains the central voice, expressive and lyrical.”
Bill Binkelman, Wind and Wire & Zone Music Reporter (USA) — 2026
“Water Stones is a sheer delight… There is so much joy in these twelve tracks. Water Stones is one of those albums that made me smile, even grin like a kid, the first time I played it… making a fantastic album that enlivens my senses, jogs my memory, and injects some happiness and joy in my day whenever I play it.”
SoundsLikeCafe (Australia; broadcast in more than 1,400 cafés) — 2026
“A serene, emotionally rich listening experience… guiding the listener toward reflection and peace.”
The Partae Magazine (Bali, Indonesia) — 2026
“Water Stones flows like water itself—gentle, effortless, and deeply human. Lynn Patrick’s music carries a sense of warmth, reflection, and emotional honesty, creating a listening experience that feels both intimate and expansive. The album captures moments of joy, healing, and gratitude, inviting listeners into a journey of resilience and renewal.”
New Age Notes (USA) — 2026
“Lush acoustic landscapes and heartfelt melodies define Water Stones as a standout in contemporary instrumental music. Lynn Patrick’s expressive guitar work and richly textured arrangements create an album that is both deeply personal and universally uplifting, blending warmth, beauty, and emotional depth into every track.”
MainlyPiano (USA) —2026
"Water Stones is warm, melodic, and very expressive—music that comes from the heart and goes straight to the heart. Patrick has a gift for creating music that soothes, uplifts, and tells stories without words. Highly recommended!"
BuzzSlayers (UK) — 2026
“A warm, welcoming atmosphere… filled with heart and luminous acoustic textures. Lynn Patrick creates a captivating instrumental journey where every piece carries a sense of emotion, beauty, and heartfelt expression.”
Clouzine Magazine (Netherlands) — 2026
“A beautifully crafted collection of instrumental moods that feels contemplative and uplifting.”
New Age Music Reviews (USA) — 2026
“Water Stones showcases Lynn Patrick’s diverse picking style on acoustic guitar and her ability to punctuate strong, resonant leads between and over the rhythms. Flowing like a clear, running stream of consciousness, the album’s warm melodies and intricate acoustic textures leave a lasting impression. I seldom get the opportunity to hear guitar instrumentals like this, and I enjoyed each track greatly.”
PREVIOUS ALBUMS
“Beautifully poignant and filled with emotional nuance… her guitar work is stellar.” — Paul F. Antonelli, Emmy Award–winning music supervisor
“There’s burnished gold in her guitar playing.” — The Denver Post
“Patrick plays acoustic music of the brightest sort.” — Denver’s Westword
“A breezy open-air feel… inspired by the natural beauty surrounding her.” — Victory Music Review, Tacoma WA
“Uplifting, genre-defying acoustic music with touches of jazz, bluegrass, and folk.” — Juneau Empire, Alaska
“Haunting as much as it is soothing.” — KXLU 88.9 FM, Los Angeles
“Winnie’s Guitar is exceptional—captivating from the first listen.” — KVSC, St. Cloud, Minnesota
“Warm, soul-intoxicating, uplifting guitar music that speaks directly to the heart.” — FAO CASA Gazette, United Nations Magazine, Rome, Italy
“Patrick composes the unofficial soundtrack to life in Boulder.” — Boulder’s Daily Camera, CO
“Impressionistic and heartfelt.” — KUNC 91.5
Despite the diversity of styles, a common thread runs through all of Lynn’s songs: every one of them has an uncanny knack for uplifting the environment.