Demolition
by Ryan Adams
User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17

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  1. MattP
    Oct 31, 2007
    9
    Not his best but still on a level most in the business can only dream of hitting! It still has the classic adams voice singing songs like no other! Sir Spite Full, you are full of shit!
  2. sasha
    Dec 10, 2004
    10
    incredible. if you like ryan adams, you will LOVE this.
  3. SeamusS
    Oct 28, 2005
    8
    Sir Spite Full Nice Job Not Having A Life Anyway Demolition is a nice little collection for any big fan of Ryan. it doesnt offer anything new but at the same time has some of the great moments expected in a Ryan Adams Record. Good times
  4. paddyo
    Oct 25, 2006
    9
    Great album, dear Chicago is simply fantastic
  5. JosiahR.
    Oct 18, 2002
    8
    Lacks continuity and theme. Therefor if viewed as an "album" its somewhat weak. But each an every song is a wonderful jewel of Ryan Adam's style Alt-Folk-Country-Americana.
  6. lakeyh
    Dec 10, 2002
    10
    all the critic that are down have no sould, this guy touches the sould with honesty and truth! Halleleuja!!
  7. TheDaveHimself
    Jul 16, 2011
    8
    I prefer this album to most of Ryan Adam's catalog. Call me crazy. It isn't quite Heartbreaker, but I'd take it over Gold any day. "Dear Chicago" might be the best song he's written. "Hallelujah" and "Cry on Demand" are also among his best work. There are slumps, but they don't last long. For an artist who's a pretentious prick, this is the album that can make me look past that. But onlyI prefer this album to most of Ryan Adam's catalog. Call me crazy. It isn't quite Heartbreaker, but I'd take it over Gold any day. "Dear Chicago" might be the best song he's written. "Hallelujah" and "Cry on Demand" are also among his best work. There are slumps, but they don't last long. For an artist who's a pretentious prick, this is the album that can make me look past that. But only for a few songs.… Expand

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Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Dot Music
    70
    'Demolition' may be a rare example of purely commercial dictates - namely, what was doubtless a label decision to downsize from a threatened four-CD boxed set - improving the art in question.
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  2. Mojo
    80
    Depending what side you take in the Heartbreaker v. Gold debate, you'll like some tracks more than others. [Oct 2002, p.92]
  3. Rolling Stone
    60
    The ballads, many recorded with steel guitarist Bucky Baxter, are much better than the rockers.
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