The Waylons

Press

Out Of Love (EP)

These folks write and record guitar-driven pop that won't clobber you over the head on the first spin. But after several listens you may very well find yourself memorizing every line. And that is because this band is all about songs. Cool, genuine, resonant songs that will stand the test of time. You can bet your favorite booties that Out Of Love will still sound incredible ten...twenty...or even thirty years from now. And that is because this band writes music that is substantial and credible. Seven fantastic pop compositions here including "Lying In The Sun," "Traveler," and "Retreat." TOP PICK.
-LMNOP

Brooklyn's the Waylons won't soon extinguish newcomers' suppositions the band derives its sound from a certain honky-tonk hero, though "the Malkmuses" would make more sense. Out of Love, the seven-song follow-up EP to its 2006 self-titled full-length debut, was apparently recorded in train depots, apartments, and hallways, and it shows in its vacant sonic drift...the best tunes bounce with Shins-style indie-rock idioms, like "Traveler"...while "Endless Supplies" answers the bell with its boy-girl harmonies and GBV-style finish, making it the soundtrack for a 3 a.m. comedown when you realize you've outlasted the booze. (7 out of 10)
-PopMatters

'The Waylons: "Out of Love" a Must-Have' -- Read the review at The Dead Hub.

The Waylons, The Waylons:

Unjustly overlooked thus far, this indie four-piece bangs out a good line in 'hardfolk' and, on the strength of this record, deserve to be snapped up by a decent label. Reviving the lost art of melody with jangly guitars and proper choruses, they manage to sound accessible without ever getting sugary or predictable...The name, The Waylons, suggests country but this is about as country as The Replacements; i.e., not at all... Apparently the word is spreading that this New York band is up for greater things and, obviously, for good reason. In the fine tradition of bands as far back as The Kinks to more modern outfits like Buffalo Tom, The Waylons give the (sometimes unfashionable) three minute pop song the credibility it seems to have lost over the years. The next album will be on a major label. Guaranteed.
-Americana UK (read the full review here)

When you consider this band, the pieces just don't fit. Although you'd think they are, The Waylons are not a country nor an alternative country band...instead of looking like New York rockers, the four individuals in this band look extraordinarily normal. But just pop The Waylons (the album is self-titled) into your CD player and suddenly all the pieces fit together perfectly. This is instantly familiar classic pop that you've never heard before. If the folks in The Waylons end up being a success, it will most likely be the result of hard work and extraordinarily good word-of-mouth. Although they aren't blowing their own horns loudly for the world to hear, word is slowly spreading about what great songs this band has. Apparently, music is really and truly the main focus of these folks' efforts. This, their first full-length album, is embarrassingly honest and genuine. So much so that this band puts many other New York bands to shame. Who needs leather and make up and images and hair dye...when all you really need are good songs?... Killer tunes include "Front Porch," "Ship," "Day For Night," "Take Me Out," "I Will Let You Know," and "Postcard." There are no musical gimmicks or labels involved here because there is no need for them. For our own personal tastes, bands just don't get much better than this. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Rating: 6 (out of 6 stars)
-LMNOP.com - BabySue. A Top Pick for August, 2006.

New York's The Waylons' self-titled full-length debut is a solid rock/pop album with country charm. While not as sugary as some Tullycraft or early Of Montreal, The Waylons do play Splenda hooks and have playful sing-alongs a plenty...This full-length debut is, overall, an accessible and very enjoyable listen. Despite the band's claim it is "not a country band," there are some young cowboys in there somewhere. It's a shame they don't indulge themselves more, because their countrified moments are some of their best. Examples include the sadly devoted "Day for Night" and the at-ends ballad "Take Me Out." A charming country-tinge appears even in tracks with chord structures much removed from the oft-vilified genre, as in two of the best tracks, the love-sick "Twenty-six" and the near-perfect "Stunning"....
-Delusions of Adequacy

The Waylons (EP):

...the great songs are packed with enough pop goodness to leave me wanting more. -LW
Punk Planet. Issue #66, March and April, 2005.

...This six-song EP presents a young band with a real knack for writing great guitar pop. The tunes are meaningful, sincere, and instantly memorable...and feature some wonderfully intertwined guitars. The overall sound is timeless ... What more can we say...? (Rating: 5)
LMNOP

Read the review at www.lmnop.com

...It's no mean feat to be able to craft a genuinely good pop song, much less one that doesn't sound hollow or fake. The self-titled EP by Brooklyn's The Waylons has craftsmanship in spades. The six cuts here are, for the most part, a winning medley of R.E.M. jangle and country poetics. The charmingly crafted melodies ...lend these songs a heft and professionalism that seems effortless.
Sponiczine