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Generally favorable reviews- based on 54 Ratings
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Aug 6, 2011Like Cold Roses, some of Ryan Adam's best songs are mixed with a few sub par. Doesn't take away too badly, but it's noticeable. The country western angle fits him perfectly though. "Dear John" will be a country staple for decades to come.
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DustyGSep 28, 2006Perfect 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.
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reidfAug 10, 2006my favorite ryan adams CD to date. Beautiful song after beautiful song.... but it does take time for it to mature in your head. Just apply a little patience.
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JasonHJan 18, 2006Toby Keith blows.
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RealCDec 27, 2005
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DanSDec 19, 2005
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JamesHDec 2, 2005His best work since Heartbreaker, hands down.
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DickANov 16, 2005"The End" is pure genious, and probably Adam's strongest tune to date. I would strongly encourage listening to a live performance of this song as well. Also, when you mix this album with its Bonus Tracks (Always On My Mind, Jeane, I Still Miss Someone, September/Alternate, What Sin) it really does rank as his best accomplishment yet.
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HolidayIdolNov 16, 2005Toby Keith, huh ?!? Hardest Part "ordinary", do what ?!
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ClaySNov 15, 2005This is a true masterpiece. It is what music is about - the mixing of sounds, influences, and talent to create something that speaks to a particular element of the creative senses. Like his previous work, the whole is, at times, held together by the most tenuous of threads, but that is the brilliance - it takes a feel for the spirit to truly appreciate what is going on here.
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jaynemNov 15, 2005Toby Keith is awful. He sucks!
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AmeliaMNov 11, 2005Ryan Adams really returns to his roots with this album, producing quality country rock tracks. The biggest downfal is on the ballad "Dear John" with Nora Jones where their voices never quite mesh, but somehow it works.
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JoshBNov 4, 2005
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DavidBOct 19, 2005
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DanielCOct 18, 2005
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BrentFOct 17, 2005A fine country album that'll rattle your nerves.....obviously.
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BarryCOct 11, 2005
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mikelOct 11, 2005how does he do it? one more to go...
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ZachLOct 6, 2005Why do the critics seem to hate anything this guy does? It's another great record, with maybe one or two misses. I guess some of them just have their heads in their asses. (I'm looking at you, Mojo)
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JimCOct 5, 2005Solid RA - he is OLD SCHOOL
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TimmyDOct 5, 2005Another stellar release from the prolific and gifted Adams. People keep complaining about his quantity but like Dylan in the 60s this is unhampered by studio gimmickery - just unadulterated, pure, good gawd honky skronk. Many will never get past Ryan the image, but hey! That's there problem. For me, this is another essential release.
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[Anonymous]Sep 30, 2005This album will kick your ass straight into the cold cold ground!
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JosephMSep 30, 2005Amazing. Rivaling for my favorite of his. It's a wreckless, romantic, beautiful record that no one else could pull off except for Ryan.
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AaronHSep 29, 2005
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JamesOSep 29, 2005First country album since Whiskeytown's "Faithless Street." The Cardinals have made Adam's a more consistent artist over the last two albums. Can't wait for the third release of the year!
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Jacksonville City Nights still ranks as one of Adams' stronger albums, not just because he's returning to his rootsy roots -- after all, this isn't alt-country, this is pure country -- but because it maintains a consistent mood, is tightly edited and well sequenced, and thanks to the Cardinals, has the easy assurance of Cold Roses
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His most straightforward country music to date.
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Entertainment WeeklySomebody tell this man to take a vacation. [30 Sep 2005, p.94]