New Ryan Adams release

[blowtorch]

Anyone have any opinions? I've not heard it yet, but I'm a little surprised the Ryan fanboys here haven't been all over this already...


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[TeleTex82]

Only heard the title track. Pretty standard Adams fare, I liked it enough. The video has Elvira in it which was interesting.

 

[blowtorch]

Does it rock, or is he in his all in laid back Neil Young/Elton John mode?

(Only just now learned it was out, and I can't listen to clips here at work)

 

[Mid Life Crisis]

I listened to it this morning on Spotify.

I love his music, but I'll be honest and say that although this was just a first listen, I wasn't that keen on the new album. In fact it sounded more like his namesake Bryan than Ryan...

 

[TeleTex82]

Does it rock, or is he in his all in laid back Neil Young/Elton John mode?

(Only just now learned it was out, and I can't listen to clips here at work)

It reminded me of Halloweenhead, not so much the chord progression but same sort of guitar sound/production/vibe. Listening to the song "Kim" and that one really does have a Bryan Adams thing going on lol.

 

[scrapyardblue]

I'll admit I haven't heard the full album, but what I have heard is juvenile, both lyrically and musically, IMO.

Ryan Adams is capable of much, much more.

 

[ValDiaz]

It's a bit of a grower. Has that late 70s/early 80s FM radio vibe that's very de rigeur right now. Guitars sound nice though he could dial back the chorus pedal a little. 'Stay With Me' is a damn fine song.

 

[8eighty]

crap, completely lost track of him around '08, '09. loving the album and i gotta catch up with some of his other stuff that i really loved in the past thanks for the reminder, this is gonna be an awesome sunday!

 

[kromanomo]

Just bought it yesterday. My first Ryan Adams album. Still trying to decide what I think. Need to listen a few more times. Definitely confirmed that the sound I am looking for can be found in a Princeton Reverb.

 

[HC]

I've been listening a bit to it for the last couple of days and I'm a little undecided about what I think. Gimme Something Good is a good song though.

 

[Paul in Colorado]

I've never been a Ryan Adams fan. I streamed the new album and love it. I'm going to buy it as soon as I have enough money together for a serious Amazon jag.

 

[boris bubbanov]

I think it is great.

A little on the commercial side for me personally, but excellent listening. Gets better with more listens, as all his songs do.

 

[blowtorch]

Hmmm, I think I'd'a taken that one for free in my iTunes w/out too much grousing

 

[lewis]

I like it.

 

[Mhat]

I bought the vinyl yesterday. It came with the typical audio download code as well, but it was a direct vinyl rip which I thought was interesting. I can hear the "crackle" while I listen on my iphone.

I haven't decided yet on my overall feel, but I like it. I was just glad he moved more towards a 'rock' sound than his acoustic only sound on the last album.

 

[Del Pickup]

I've never been a Ryan Adams fan. I streamed the new album and love it. I'm going to buy it as soon as I have enough money together for a serious Amazon jag.

Ryan Adams: "Gimme Something Good" - David Letterman - YouTube

I saw that performance on TV yesterday and thought it was OK - nothing too outstanding as far as the song goes but liked the guitar tones from the array of Princetons. Reminded me a bit of Neil Young style without the heavier guitar tones.

 

[davenumber2]

I'll admit to being a RA fanboy. I like the new album more than the last few. I think he was going for an '80's windows down rock vibe. Mission accomplished. I think Trouble is a great song.

 

[pondcaster]

Fan of Ryan here, too.

Listened to some of this, including the video clip.

Okay, not great. Compared to his best stuff.

Truthfully, he looks & sounds kinda bored.

 

[blowtorch]

I think that's part of this enfante terrible's schtick. It's like he's gotta appear either bored or in a rage and ready to fire his band

 

[GaryOsborne]

I'm a big fan of Ryan Adams. I love his songwriting and of course his guitar tone
I also think he's a really underrated singer. For me, if I can't get into the artist's voice then I can't get into their music and I'm REALLY picky. They don't have to be a great singer, just have a unique and interesting sounding voice. So many people nowadays do that whole Nickleback/Creed-esque vocal style and I HATE that. But I've always loved Ryan's voice and then I got into his lyrics, melodies and phrasing and I was really hooked.
I have to say I like his rocking stuff better. I've only heard a couple tracks off the new record and it seems kinda mellow. The 'Ashes and Fire' record was mellow but I liked it quite a bit, especially the title track.
I do miss the Ryan Adams & The Cardinals though.....