Unlimited Streaming
Listen to this album in high quality now on our apps
Start my trial period and start listening to this albumEnjoy this album on Qobuz apps with your subscription
SubscribeEnjoy this album on Qobuz apps with your subscription
Digital Download
Purchase and download this album in a wide variety of formats depending on your needs.
The Long Ryders' debut EP, 1983's 10-5-60, revealed that while the band certainly shared a love of the sounds of the 1960s with their brethren on L.A.'s paisley underground scene, their first loyalty was to the alternately jangly and twangy sounds of the Byrds' glory days. Their first full-length effort, 1984's Native Sons, was where they went all in on the country and folk-rock facets of their musical formula. Produced by Henry Lewy (who was at the controls for the first two Flying Burrito Brothers albums), featuring a guest vocal from former Byrd Gene Clark on "Ivory Tower," and boasting a cover that replicated the sleeve for Buffalo Springfield's fabled unreleased album Stampede, Native Sons did away with the garage rock raunch and bursts of trippiness that punctuated 10-5-60 and steeped itself in rootsy sounds, albeit with an energy and drive that often outstripped their heroes. The Long Ryders were a band with no fear of indulging their influences, though they were far more than copyists; they tapped into the mindset that made their heroes great while adding fresh ideas of their own that were solidly up to date. There are flashes of the social consciousness that came to the fore here on songs like "I Had a Dream," "Too Close to the Light," and "Wreck of the 809" that confirm the Long Ryders were less interested in nostalgia that in keeping up the fight for a more just world, as befit a band that prized ideas more than fashion (though they sure loved a good Western shirt). They weren't averse to just having fun, either, as on "Run Dusty Run," "Never Got to Meet the Mom," and a cover of Mel Tillis' "Sweet Mental Revenge." Sid Griffin's and Stephen McCarthy's guitars wail gloriously, bassist Tom Stevens and drummer Greg Sowders invest these tracks with plenty of punchy drive, and the harmonies are superb, sweet with just the right amount of salt to bring out the flavor. Though State of Our Union would be the Long Ryders' best album, Native Sons runs a close second, and captures the excitement of a great band finding their sound and getting it right for the first time.
© Mark Deming /TiVo
You are currently listening to samples.
Listen to over 100 million songs with an unlimited streaming plan.
Listen to this playlist and more than 100 million songs with our unlimited streaming plans.
From $17.49/month
Stephen McCarthy, Composer - Sid Griffin, Composer - The Long Ryders, MainArtist
© 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd ℗ 2016 Cherry Red Records
Stephen McCarthy, Composer - The Long Ryders, MainArtist
© 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd ℗ 1984 Cherry Red Records Ltd
Sid Griffin, Composer - The Long Ryders, MainArtist - Barry Shank, Composer
© 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd ℗ 2016 Cherry Red Records
Sid Griffin, Composer - The Long Ryders, MainArtist - Greg Sowders, Composer
© 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd ℗ 2016 Cherry Red Records
Mel Tillis, Composer - Sid Griffin, Composer - The Long Ryders, MainArtist
© 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd ℗ 2016 Cherry Red Records
Nic Chagall, Composer, Lyricist - Stephen McCarthy, Composer - Claus Terhoeven, Composer, Lyricist - Ørjan Nilsen, Composer, Lyricist - Stefan Bossems, Composer, Lyricist - Sid Griffin, Composer - The Long Ryders, MainArtist
© 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd ℗ 2016 Cherry Red Records
Sid Griffin, Composer - The Long Ryders, MainArtist
© 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd ℗ 2016 Cherry Red Records
Stephen McCarthy, Composer - Sid Griffin, Composer - Tom Stevens, Composer - The Long Ryders, MainArtist
© 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd ℗ 2016 Cherry Red Records
Stephen McCarthy, Composer - Sid Griffin, Composer - Tom Stevens, Composer - The Long Ryders, MainArtist - Greg Sowders, Composer
© 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd ℗ 2016 Cherry Red Records
Sid Griffin, Composer - The Long Ryders, MainArtist
© 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd ℗ 2016 Cherry Red Records
John McCarthy, Composer - Stephen McCarthy, Composer - Sid Griffin, Composer - The Long Ryders, MainArtist
© 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd ℗ 2016 Cherry Red Records
Sid Griffin, Composer - The Long Ryders, MainArtist
© 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd ℗ 2016 Cherry Red Records
Stephen McCarthy, Composer - Sid Griffin, Composer - The Long Ryders, MainArtist - Christopher Brewer, Composer
© 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd ℗ 2016 Cherry Red Records
Sid Griffin, Composer - The Long Ryders, MainArtist
© 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd ℗ 2016 Cherry Red Records
Sid Griffin, Composer - The Long Ryders, MainArtist
© 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd ℗ 2016 Cherry Red Records
Sid Griffin, Composer, Writer - The Long Ryders, MainArtist - Greg Sowders, Composer, Writer
© 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd ℗ 2016 Cherry Red Records
Stephen McCarthy, Composer - Sid Griffin, Composer - Tom Stevens, Composer - The Long Ryders, MainArtist - Greg Sowders, Composer
© 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd ℗ 1985 Cherry Red Records Ltd Cherry Red Records Ltd
Stephen McCarthy, Composer - The Long Ryders, MainArtist
© 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd ℗ 1987 Cherry Red Records Ltd Cherry Red Records Ltd
Sid Griffin, Composer - The Long Ryders, MainArtist - Greg Sowders, Composer
© 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd ℗ 2011 Cherry Red Records Ltd Cherry Red Records Ltd
Cyril Jordan, Composer - Chris Wilson , Composer - The Long Ryders, MainArtist
© 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd ℗ 2011 Cherry Red Records Ltd Cherry Red Records Ltd
Sid Griffin, Composer - The Long Ryders, MainArtist
© 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd ℗ 2011 Cherry Red Records Ltd Cherry Red Records Ltd
Bob Dylan, Composer - Sid Griffin, Composer - The Long Ryders, MainArtist
© 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd ℗ 2016 Cherry Red Records
DISC 2
Sid Griffin, Composer - The Long Ryders, MainArtist - Barry Shank, Composer
© 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd ℗ 2011 Cherry Red Records Ltd Cherry Red Records Ltd
Sid Griffin, Composer, Writer - The Long Ryders, MainArtist - Greg Sowders, Composer, Writer
© 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd ℗ 2011 Cherry Red Records Ltd Cherry Red Records Ltd
Stephen McCarthy, Composer - The Long Ryders, MainArtist
© 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd ℗ 2011 Cherry Red Records Ltd Cherry Red Records Ltd
Stephen McCarthy, Composer - Sid Griffin, Composer - The Long Ryders, MainArtist
© 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd ℗ 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd Cherry Red Records Ltd
Sid Griffin, Composer - The Long Ryders, MainArtist - Greg Sowders, Composer
© 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd ℗ 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd Cherry Red Records Ltd
Sid Griffin, Composer - The Long Ryders, MainArtist - Barry Shank, Composer
© 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd ℗ 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd Cherry Red Records Ltd
Sid Griffin, Composer - The Long Ryders, MainArtist
© 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd ℗ 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd Cherry Red Records Ltd
Stephen McCarthy, Composer - Sid Griffin, Composer - Tom Stevens, Composer - The Long Ryders, MainArtist
© 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd ℗ 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd Cherry Red Records Ltd
Stephen McCarthy, Composer - The Long Ryders, MainArtist
© 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd ℗ 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd Cherry Red Records Ltd
Mel Tillis, Composer - Sid Griffin, Composer - The Long Ryders, MainArtist
© 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd ℗ 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd Cherry Red Records Ltd
Sid Griffin, Composer - The Long Ryders, MainArtist
© 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd ℗ 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd Cherry Red Records Ltd
Stephen McCarthy, Composer - Sid Griffin, Composer - Tom Stevens, Composer - The Long Ryders, MainArtist - Greg Sowders, Composer
© 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd ℗ 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd Cherry Red Records Ltd
Stephen McCarthy, Composer - The Long Ryders, MainArtist
© 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd ℗ 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd Cherry Red Records Ltd
John McCarthy, Composer - Stephen McCarthy, Composer - Sid Griffin, Composer - The Long Ryders, MainArtist
© 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd ℗ 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd Cherry Red Records Ltd
Stephen McCarthy, Composer - The Long Ryders, MainArtist
© 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd ℗ 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd Cherry Red Records Ltd
Sid Griffin, Composer - The Long Ryders, MainArtist - Greg Sowders, Composer
© 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd ℗ 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd Cherry Red Records Ltd
Bob Dylan, Composer - Sid Griffin, Composer - The Long Ryders, MainArtist
© 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd ℗ 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd Cherry Red Records Ltd
Tim Hardin, Composer - The Long Ryders, MainArtist
© 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd ℗ 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd Cherry Red Records Ltd
Nic Chagall, Composer, Lyricist - Stephen McCarthy, Composer - Claus Terhoeven, Composer, Lyricist - Ørjan Nilsen, Composer, Lyricist - Stefan Bossems, Composer, Lyricist - Sid Griffin, Composer - The Long Ryders, MainArtist
© 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd ℗ 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd Cherry Red Records Ltd
DISC 3
Sid Griffin, Composer - The Long Ryders, MainArtist
© 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd ℗ 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd Cherry Red Records Ltd
Cyril Jordan, Composer - Chris Wilson , Composer - The Long Ryders, MainArtist
© 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd ℗ 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd Cherry Red Records Ltd
Sid Griffin, Composer - The Long Ryders, MainArtist - Barry Shank, Composer
© 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd ℗ 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd Cherry Red Records Ltd
John McCarthy, Composer - Stephen McCarthy, Composer - Sid Griffin, Composer - The Long Ryders, MainArtist
© 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd ℗ 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd Cherry Red Records Ltd
Bob Dylan, Composer - Sid Griffin, Composer - The Long Ryders, MainArtist
© 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd ℗ 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd Cherry Red Records Ltd
Stephen McCarthy, Composer - Sid Griffin, Composer - The Long Ryders, MainArtist
© 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd ℗ 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd Cherry Red Records Ltd
Mel Tillis, Composer - Sid Griffin, Composer - The Long Ryders, MainArtist
© 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd ℗ 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd Cherry Red Records Ltd
Sid Griffin, Composer - The Long Ryders, MainArtist - Greg Sowders, Composer
© 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd ℗ 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd Cherry Red Records Ltd
Stephen McCarthy, Composer - The Long Ryders, MainArtist
© 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd ℗ 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd Cherry Red Records Ltd
Album review
The Long Ryders' debut EP, 1983's 10-5-60, revealed that while the band certainly shared a love of the sounds of the 1960s with their brethren on L.A.'s paisley underground scene, their first loyalty was to the alternately jangly and twangy sounds of the Byrds' glory days. Their first full-length effort, 1984's Native Sons, was where they went all in on the country and folk-rock facets of their musical formula. Produced by Henry Lewy (who was at the controls for the first two Flying Burrito Brothers albums), featuring a guest vocal from former Byrd Gene Clark on "Ivory Tower," and boasting a cover that replicated the sleeve for Buffalo Springfield's fabled unreleased album Stampede, Native Sons did away with the garage rock raunch and bursts of trippiness that punctuated 10-5-60 and steeped itself in rootsy sounds, albeit with an energy and drive that often outstripped their heroes. The Long Ryders were a band with no fear of indulging their influences, though they were far more than copyists; they tapped into the mindset that made their heroes great while adding fresh ideas of their own that were solidly up to date. There are flashes of the social consciousness that came to the fore here on songs like "I Had a Dream," "Too Close to the Light," and "Wreck of the 809" that confirm the Long Ryders were less interested in nostalgia that in keeping up the fight for a more just world, as befit a band that prized ideas more than fashion (though they sure loved a good Western shirt). They weren't averse to just having fun, either, as on "Run Dusty Run," "Never Got to Meet the Mom," and a cover of Mel Tillis' "Sweet Mental Revenge." Sid Griffin's and Stephen McCarthy's guitars wail gloriously, bassist Tom Stevens and drummer Greg Sowders invest these tracks with plenty of punchy drive, and the harmonies are superb, sweet with just the right amount of salt to bring out the flavor. Though State of Our Union would be the Long Ryders' best album, Native Sons runs a close second, and captures the excitement of a great band finding their sound and getting it right for the first time.
© Mark Deming /TiVo
About the album
- 3 disc(s) - 55 track(s)
- Total length: 03:02:11
- Main artists: The Long Ryders
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Cherry Red Records
- Genre: Country
© 2024 Cherry Red Records Ltd ℗ 1984 Cherry Red Records Ltd
Improve album information
Why buy on Qobuz...
-
Stream or download your music
Buy an album or an individual track. Or listen to our entire catalogue with our high-quality unlimited streaming subscriptions.
-
Zero DRM
The downloaded files belong to you, without any usage limit. You can download them as many times as you like.
-
Choose the format best suited for you
Download your purchases in a wide variety of formats (FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF...) depending on your needs.
-
Listen to your purchases on our apps
Download the Qobuz apps for smartphones, tablets and computers, and listen to your purchases wherever you go.