“Americana the way it was and the way it should be.” – MOJO Magazine
“Mature songwriting is married to some classy playing, whilst Jon’s warm, slightly gruff but very relaxed singing holds the centre. … Though he sings of heartbreak and regret, there’s something enormously reassuring about Jon Byrd’s music, a refuge in troubled times.”– No Depression/Flyinshoes
“Full of lovely guitar touches and brimming with clever, mordant songs” – The London Telegraph
“The thing about Byrd is that he has a well-worn and rough voice that could draw a comparison to a more countrified Leonard Cohen.” – PopMatters
“A mixture of Americana and country and is spellbinding showcasing a true genius at work.” – Maverick
“Byrd’s an understatedly great singer. And the songwriting… applies a fresh, sharp, Southern vocabulary. He’s understatedly great at the writing part, too.” – The Nashville Scene
“Smooth, affecting, classy country… mature experience to match the vocal finesse.” – Engine145.com
“Even in the rootsy arena of country musicians full of reverence for the genre’s past, crafting new music doesn’t have to be a regurgitation of worn clichés… Jon Byrd proves it.”– Georgia Music Magazine
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