Reviews - You’ll Never Understand This Band The Way That I Do

A few of the early reviews have started to roll in and all the feedback is phenominal. Check out what the first to hear the new album and single are saying. If you've got the record we would love to hear your thoughts...

The Shys have taken the crunchy guitars and heavy, fuzz-filled solos, and added more traditionally poppy group choruses and catchy melodies to come out with gritty rock that is immediately accessible. This record thrives on explosive dynamics. "The Hangman" opens with blazing guitars, only to drop them out completely two seconds later. "Savior" is defined by its pounding staccato drums and guitars, all before a rather melodic refrain of "I feel just like I found my savior." Both tracks offer drastic musical breakdowns at key points, offering a powerful, calm-before-the-storm quality.The sing-along choruses of "She's Already Gone" and "Mercy" echo Oasis, proving to be highly catchy, radio-ready rock, though the Shys stand as a grittier, gutsier version. - NPR

You'll Never Understand The Band The Way That I Do has a little bit of everything; the classic foundations are there, supported by an awesome new indie sound.- XM Radio

The Shys second full-length release, You'll Never Understand This Band The Way That I Do... is a winner. It is a fascinating mix of 60's British psychedelia, 70's pub rock and indie-punk channeled through the vision of a young southern-California band. - Brooklyn Rocks full review click here

On You'll Never Understand This Band The Way That I Do, the album-opening instrumental "Spanish Village by the Sea" gives way to gigantic, barroom rock 'n' roll sound, somewhere between the Who and the Hold Steady, Bruce Springsteen and the Strokes. Dudes have definitely done their homework — UR Chicago full review click here

The Shys display some canny musicianship and an unwillingness to rest on their laurels. Today's young bands don't have the luxury of going off on artistic tangents early in a career, but these guys make a strong effort not to be pigeonholed as simply another revisionist rock band in a brave second effort. The Shys display a gift for big choruses. "She's Already Gone" boasts an inspired group chorus ala Dylan's "Rainy Day Women 12 & 35". - H E A V E Media

They've taken a leap forward as far as sound and songwriting are concerned, which is nice. More importantly though, they're still having fun. I think it's great how the guitar riffs are as big and loud and possible and I really love the way the guys revert to the number's sing-a-long worthy chorus as much as possible in its three-minute runtime. Grab a beverage and turn this baby up so the neighbors can hear it. - Side One Track One

It's really good. Mott The Hoople meets Oasis while hanging out with The Band. Sorta- Classic Rock Magazine

With credited influences like The Kinks and The Rolling Stones, the Shys discover the expressive sides to their personalities with their more soulful sophomore album. Emotional guitars and energetic choruses paint the picture that is You'll Never Understand This Band The Way That I DoSound Check Magazine

You'll Never Understand This Band The Way I Do is an amazing step forward for The Shys, taking their knack for writing blues / soul influenced indie rock to another level. No shtick or pretension. This isn't lightweight indie music. This is 5 guys making soul music with angst & feeling. They've shown a knack for making not only a hit song, but a record that really flows together. Definitely not a case of the sophomore slump.- The American Underground

You'll Never Understand This Band The Way That I Do embodies a more soulful style. Delicatley constructed songs to give a diverse array of captivating tracks. The Shys new material has a sophisticated suave nature befiting of their on stage character. Delicatley complex song compistion give the album a timeless feeling.- Load Magazine UK

Lead vocalist Kyle Krone alternates between slight snarls and tortured whispers, conjuring up an odd coupling of Jack White and Conor Oberst, while the drums of Tony Cupito and keys of Riley Stephenson add layers of immense sound.- Hot Rock Black Belly

4 out of 5. You'll Never Understand This Band The Way I Do has big sing-out loud choruses.Their fresh energy makes this album one that won't leave the player for awhile!- The Fire Note

The Shys’ new album is titled You’ll Never Understand This Band The Way That I Do. It alludes to the passion and unique connection that you have when you discover a band that has meaning for you. You build up your own interpretations of the band and its songs, looking for clues and meanings that bridge the gap between an artistic work and your own life.

The title also no doubt references the band’s own severance from Sire, the label that released its first record. Signing to a smaller label and taking complete control over its career, the band has released a sophomore record that is laden with passion and almost cinematic in tone and approach. Whereas their first album, Astoria, had some obvious nods to British rock, this one is thoroughly American, a bluesy, soul-infused romp that wears its heart on its sleeve.

The record features absolutely huge choruses and hooks. The band is blessed with a very fine vocalists lead singer Kyle Krone amazes with his passionate delivery. Definitely one of the finest releases this year.

The energy and skill of the band was impressive as they tore through the songs. It was also obvious, after talking with them, that they are excited about charting their own course. Going back to the title of the new record again, this is a band whose passionate delivery will no doubt generate just as many passionate fans.

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