"Caitlin Cary's sophomore set finds the underrated half of Whiskeytown coming into her own with an affecting exploration of heartbreak and hope. It showcases a singer-songwriter in the truest sense: Cary's got a stunning voice and gorgeous stories to match it." -Andy Langer, Esquire


"Caitlin Carey, I'm Staying Out (*** 1/2). On her second album, Cary fashions winsome Southern pop out of little-girl wishes, half-forgotten memories and that moment between waking and throwing off the sheets to face the day. From the satisfaction of “Sleepin' In on Sunday” to the torchy country of “Please Break My Heart,” Cary shows she's the former member of Whiskeytown making the most enjoyable albums now." -Brian Mansfield, USA Today

“Sonically veering between Mary Chapin Carpenter (who sings backup here) and Patsy Cline, Out reflects the benefits of spending a year on the road before piling into the studio. It brims with beautiful, confidently delivered tunes about love ... and all its inherent dangers. A-"
Beth Johnson, Entertainment Weekly

"Caitlin Cary's second effort in a year is a dance from start to playful finish … There's nothing alt here, just smart pop, a solid rock beat, and a bit of country color."
-Henry Cabot Beck, Interview Magazine

"On I'm Staying Out, Caitlin Cary's second full-length album, the musical offerings are varied: a combination of Cary's sensitive soprano and insightful songwriting informed by a creative-writing background, Chris Stamey's production, and her now veteran band ... I'm Staying Out isn't just colorful: it's glorious. "
-S. Renee Dechert, Paste Magazine

"Caitlin Cary is the ex-member of Whiskeytown that has not been obsessed over in print, the one that does not turn in schizophrenic live performances, and the one whose first record, the appropriately titled "While You Weren't Looking" was not plagued by football field-sized chunks of filler. So why isn't she getting more of the mainstream love that people launch at Ryan Adams and Gold?"
-Jeff Vrabel, Chicago Sun-Times

"Caitlin Cary's 2002 solo full-length debut served notice that Ryan Adams wasn't the only Whiskeytown alum deserving of attention. For the follow-up, Cary and her newly seasoned road band again recorded with producer Chris Stamey, and the result is another accomplished collection that adds richer arrangements and instrumentation to Cary's mix of rock, folk, and country tunes.”
-Anders Smith Lindall, Amazon.com

"This wonderfully realized album by songbird/ violinist Caitlin Cary is proof that sophomore slumps are strictly for amateurs. Thoughtful without being melancholic and sentimental without being smarmy, Cary's smoky vocals lead you through the colors of love and relationships on Out. For many years, Caitlin Cary played the rock to Ryan Adam's stormy persona in Whiskeytown. Now that she's found the spotlight, it's a most appropriate place for her to shine."
-Margaret Moser, Austin Chronicle

“Since she played second fiddle, so to speak, to Ryan Adams in Whiskeytown, Caitlin Cary has gone on to establish herself as a wonderful artist in her own right. With her second full-length album, the singer, violinist and songwriter takes another step forward.”
-Nick Cristiano, Philadelphia Inquirer

"I'm Staying Out takes up where its predecessor left off and delivers more of what are becoming Cary's trademarks: intriguing but accessible melodies, lyrics riddled with questions and warm musical passages colored by horns and the singer-songwriter's violin.”
-Greg Crawfod, Detroit Free Press