Talk:Haywood (band)

I edited the page to include a reference to this Pitchfork article. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 161.185.153.5 (talk) 14:59, 4 March 2011 (UTC)

the first Haywood review i found googling pretty much says it all:

"Unfortunately for the world, the Haywood legacy consists of only three LPs... It's an excellent work of catchy indie-pop, reminiscent of Built to Spill, with a profoundly personal and sentimental side.

"Button Up Buttercup" is so good it almost burns itself onto your next CD mix. The tune employs three or four hyper-melodic guitar hooks, the best of which oscillates with a stiff drumbeat to lead stunningly into the chorus. It would find itself subject to the rarely used "repeat" function on your disc player if it weren't for its follow-up, "Six Stars," a simple, sentimental love crush ("I adore just/ Your gorgeous eyes") delivered with passionate, blurry-eyed authenticity...

These [vocals] are contrasted with percussive instrumental bridges, the last slowing to a near-complete halt before firing back into a final power-chorus and instrumental section. In less capable hands, it might be boring, but Haywood's musicianship and maturity make it a powerful thing.

We Are Amateurs, You and I boasts the talent and focus of a band that's played together for nine years. The final document sounds like both a personal diary and a thank-you note, a last shot from a band in their prime. They have done my family name proud. Memories of the elementary school perils of my surname prompt me to ask one final question: "Hey, would you guys come back?""

8.2 stars. i think this is a noteworthy band.

- http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/record_review/18413-we-are-amateurs-you-and-i?artist_title=18413-we-are-amateurs-you-and-i Larsro (talk) 14:22, 17 June 2008 (UTC)