The Paisley Underground movement in L.A. was all about throwback sounds in contrast to the synths and drum machines of the '80s, and the Long Ryders were the country-rock part of that scene. Their... more

Equally inspired by country-rockers like Gram Parsons and the Byrds and the punk scene in their hometown, this L.A. band sounded like the Flying Burrito Brothers but with a harder edge—anticipating... more