Jacksonville City Nights - 4167

Amazon.com Arguably the most eclectically prolific artist since Prince, Ryan Adams continues his chameleon revivalism with his most straightforward country music to date. Having evoked the inspiration of bands ranging from T. Rex to the Grateful Dead on previous solo releases, the former Whiskeytown frontman here channels the likes of Faron Young on "My Heart Is Broken," while framing the shot-and-a-beer opener, "A Kiss Before I Go," with honky-tonk piano and pedal steel. "Seems like I'm always movin'," he sings amid the rockabilly kick of "Trains," as the album finds his restless muse ranging from a dreamy duet with Norah Jones on "Dear John" to naked vulnerability reminiscent of John Lennon on "Silver Bullets." Only Adams would cut a track titled "The End" and sequence it second on the CD, or a song called "Peaceful Valley" and inject it with so much emotion. --Don McLeese Recommended Ryan Adams Discography Review "Dear John" a desolate duet with Norah Jones, is one of the best things either singer has recorded. -- New York Times - 9/27/05 A blurry snapshot of a time and a place taken by an artist with a severe eye for detail. -- Details Magazine If Adams can keep the quality of his releases at this level, he should put out three again next year. -- Salt Lake City Tribune ** B+ ** 9/27/05 If JCN is any indication of where he's headed, we could be on the cusp of his best one yet. -- RollingStone.com - 3 1/2 Stars Ryan Adams reveals a previously well hidden grace and maturity on his new album. -- New York Magazine - The more prolific Ryan Adams becomes, the smarter he gets. Bottom line: Mr. Adams' twang has never been tighter. -- Dallas Morning News ** A ** 9/27/05
ASIN: B000AOF9RU
VSKU: GGV.B000AOF9RU.LN
Condition: Like New
Author/Artist:Ryan Adams
Binding: Audio CD