Formed in the early 1980s in Los Angeles, The Long Ryders are associated with the Paisley Underground. Early lineup information in the reviews cites Sid Griffin, Steve McCarthy, Greg Sowders and Barry Shank. Their sound mixes Byrds-influenced jangle, country-rock and psychedelic elements.

The band's name spelling with a 'Y' is noted as a tribute to the Byrds in the reviews. Key early releases mentioned in the reviews: 10-5-60 (debut mini-album, 1983, produced by Earle Mankey), Native Sons (1985) and Two Fisted Tales (1987). The group is presented in reviews as part of the West Coast Paisley Underground movement.

User reviews on DeBaser present The Long Ryders as an early-1980s Los Angeles band rooted in the Paisley Underground with clear Byrds influence. Reviewers praise the blend of jangle, country-rock and psychedelic elements across releases such as 10-5-60, Native Sons and Two Fisted Tales. Albums are noted for melodic songwriting, live-ready rockers and melancholic ballads. Overall reception in the provided reviews is strongly favourable.

For:Fans of 1980s Paisley Underground, jangle pop, country-rock and Byrds-influenced music

 Cow(boy)punk is a genre that in English, as often happens, sounds much better than its translation in Italian.

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 Sid Griffin's group can proudly claim the title of the new Byrds, even though our hero started as an angry "garage rocker" playing no less than at the court of Shelley Ganz in the Unclaimed.

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 Their music is almost a mix of jingle-jangle folk-rock and post-punk (occasionally the sounds vaguely recall the new-wave scene).

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