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Jacksonville City Nights - Ryan Adams
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72 out of 100

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7.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 49 Ratings

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  • Summary: Norah Jones guests on the second (and most straight-ahead country) of a planned three 2005 releases for Adams, who is once again backed by The Cardinals. Tom Schic produced.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Spin
    83
    This completely non-shitty '70s-Nashville country record reminds you why Adams was once a big deal. [Nov 2005, p.101]
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  2. Uncut
    80
    Musically at least, [Jacksonville] confirms Adams' restoration to rude health. [Oct 2005, p.106]
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  3. Blender
    60
    It's the sound of a New Yorker coming home for a breath of country air. [Nov 2005, p.130]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 33
  3. Negative: 5 out of 33
  1. DustyG
    10
    Perfect example of mult-genre talent. Perfect voice that puts the album over the top. It does what all good art should do, makes your self reflect. Through the good and the bad. The perfect stepping stone after cold roses. It makes sense.… Expand
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  2. Matt
    4
    Really disappointing record. After hearing "A Kiss Before I Go" live, I was excited for this record. Turns out the studio version of this track is frustratingly tame and the rest of the tracks lack creativity and heart. Cold Roses blows this album away, and this was after hearing Nights first.… Expand
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  3. mattbarberb
    2
    To compare this record to a Toby Keith record is crazy. Toby has more talent in his little finger than Ryan has in his whole sickly body!
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