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Universal acclaim- based on 58 Ratings
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Positive: 54 out of 58
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Mixed: 3 out of 58
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Negative: 1 out of 58
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ChrisF.Oct 24, 2007Love the guy but this one's going to collect some dust. I've listened a good 10X and there's nothing jumping out at me. Suffers in comparison to his back catalogue.
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ScottY.Sep 14, 2007Not quite as good as Cold Roses but still worth buying.
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JRAug 31, 2007
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IrahK.Aug 20, 2007Reminiscent of his earlier music on "Demolition" Very enjoyable!
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WadeT.Aug 13, 2007
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joemJul 23, 2007best CD in awhile. Nice going Ryan!
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MattD.Jul 10, 2007Mellow but not predictable, this is one of Adams's most consistently pleasing CDs. It's like he unleashed his inner country star, Ryan Adams style.
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andyBJul 8, 2007He's the Mozart of alt-country: superb even when he's 'only' going through the motions.
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PaulS.Jul 6, 2007Seriously, if this was Ryan Adams' first album, the critics would hail it as eclectic and a break from the typical pop album. A piece that moves from contemporary bluegrass to post-grunge edge, to straight forward singer-songwriter bliss. Personally, I am admittedly biased towards Adams' work, but all past albums aside, the man has created something worth of widespread acclaim.
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robertkJul 5, 2007This guy is soooo talented...this album is a delight from start to finish....no contenders, his ballads go straight to the heart....AWESOME and then some!
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ShariZ.Jul 4, 2007I love Ryan Adams!! He is a great song writer-I just can't get enough of him and his music! This CD is one of my fav's next to "Gold"!
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JonathanB.Jul 1, 2007
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TonyG.Jun 29, 2007
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JeffR.Jun 29, 2007Very solid cd, similar to "Demolition" in that it feels like 13 b-sides of other albums. A lot of "Cold Roses"-sounding tracks with the occaisional "Rock N Roll" and "Heartbreaker" tracks here and there. All in all, I haven't been more excited for an album in a long time, but what I'm really looking forward to is the Ryan Adams boxset due out this Christmas (hopefully)!
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FrancisR.Jun 28, 2007I love this album... his best by far
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raffyM.Jun 28, 2007fucking awesome... good strait through.. it never falls off.
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madslJun 28, 2007American critics in particular have been buzzing about this album as "a return to form", but to me it feels quite lifeless sonically and a bit tame whwn it comes to songwriting. Ryan is actually better when he sounds pissed and releases albums just for the heck of it..his three 2005 albums are all superior to this dull-sounding sobered-up version of the multiple ryan personas.
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ZoeMJun 27, 2007
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EmilieSJun 26, 2007Wonderful at first listen, with lyrics that will continue to resonate with each play. "The Sun Also Sets" and "I Taught Myself How to Grow Old," are both Ryan Adams at his finest.
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FrancisRJun 25, 2007The best Ryan has done so far
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JasonAJun 25, 2007
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KileyMJun 25, 2007
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craigmJun 25, 2007
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TeenageKicksJun 25, 2007This is a solid if unspectacular record... maybe 4-5 songs are pod-worthy. It may echo past glories but doesn't come close to matching them. I still believe he's got another great one (or two) left in him.
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MattPJun 24, 2007Sheer Genius!! All his best work pilled into 40 minutes!! As good as Gold and Heartbreaker!
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MatthewPJun 24, 2007
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BradRJun 22, 2007Not taking chances like his last 6 albums, but remarkably consistent, fun, and moving. Stellar vocal performances, and "goodnight rose" is a classic.
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MikeCJun 20, 2007
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DanNJun 17, 2007A classic in any sense of the word. 'I Taught Myself How To Grow Old' is Adams at his all time best. This is an amazingly consistent CD. Song after song of Ryan at his best. Album of the year so far.
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ChuckGJun 16, 2007I think it can be safely said that our boy is on a streak. This one pulls together all of the great elements of the three 2005 albums plus some whiskeytown nods to boot. I am amazed when people slag Ryan for consistency. If he has been anything, it has been consistent since the realease of Rock and Roll. Kudos Mr. Adams!
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DylanLJun 15, 2007Disappointing...
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JohnWJun 14, 2007I havent heard it all but how could this genious go wrong??? and Rolling Stone's review is shit another 3.5 stars??? they need to just shut rolling stone down im tired of them seriously!
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RyanBJun 13, 2007Right?!?!? What is the point of bashing perfect song-writing for people who feel what he puts out? Critics - go flog yourselves. THis man is simply brilliant, 'Heartbreaker' to the first few tracks I have heard from this one...and everything between has been GOLD. Unique, creative - and unlike most big talents, he gives us new tunes CONSTANTLY...endless flow of creativity.
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CablesJun 12, 2007I guess this is his comeback album. Personally, I never thought he went anywhere.
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StevenTJun 11, 2007Heartbreaker part II
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MarkWJun 11, 2007This album as it ALL, from senitive ballads to balls out 70's inspired DUMB ASS ROCK. Well done Mr Adams!
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JakeLJun 5, 2007Masterpiece. For anyone who likes good music!
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MikeBJun 1, 2007The golden boy is back
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Awards & Rankings
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A return to form in every way.
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FilterOur hero of Whiskeytown has returned. [#25, p.89]
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Alternative PressAdams often finds himself revisiting his past glories on Easy Tiger. [Jul 2007, p.178]