Album Notes

Comprised of veterans of bands as diverse as Myssouri, Fifty-Year Storm, Lithonia Power Train, and the Positrons, Crybaby emerged from nowhere in early 2001 to quickly become a darling on the Atlanta music scene. Buoyed by a high-profile first-gig and by several self-released EPs, the band made a splash on local radio and in local venues.

While the band is only in its first months, its members have been friends for over a decade and have played together in bands before. The friendship and chemistry goes a long way towards explaining how the band has been able to make such an impact in such a short time.

Crybaby's sound is characterized by a textured, dark, Western sound (think Brian Eno meets a spaghetti western soundtrack!), with a balance of telecaster-twang and lush-layered riffs. Superimposed on top of the soundtrack is Kelly Sirmans' majestic vocals, which have drawn comparisons to P.J. Harvey and Beth Gibbons (Portishead).

Late in 2001, Crybaby began work on yet another EP, this one featuring new bassist Daniel Winn. The EP, No Means Yes, was released on the Two Sheds label in February 2002. Despite the band's still-young existence, No Means Yes shows amazing growth in the band's songwriting and arranging capabilities. Ever present, though, is Crybaby's trademark dramatic, layered compositions capped with heart-wrenching vocals.