“Since Justin Townes Earle is maverick country rocker Steve Earle's son, local six piece Western Youth are definitely the latter's spiritual heirs. The group smolders with a Stonesy swagger under which resides Townes Van Zandt's bruised-heart genius that fueled the elder Earle's best work. ” — Tim Stegall, Austin Chronicle
“Since Justin Townes Earle is maverick country rocker Steve Earle's son, local six piece Western Youth are definitely the latter's spiritual heirs. The group smolders with a Stonesy swagger under which resides Townes Van Zandt's bruised-heart genius that fueled the elder Earle's best work. ” — Tim Stegall, Austin Chronicle