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Track Listings
| 1. Dirty Rain |
| 2. Ashes & Fire |
| 3. Come Home |
| 4. Rocks |
| 5. Do I Wait |
| 6. Chains of Love |
| 7. Invisible Riverside |
| 8. Save me |
| 9. Kindness |
| 10. Lucky Now |
| 11. I Love You But I Don't Know What To Say |
Product Description
Album Description
2011 album from the acclaimed singer/songwriter. The album was recorded at Sunset Sound Factory in Hollywood and produced by Glyn Johns, renowned for his work with the likes of The Beatles, Bob Dylan, The Clash, The Who and The Rolling Stones--and whose son Ethan produced previous Ryan Adams albums Heartbreaker, Gold and 29. From the slow burning stunner of opener "Dirty Rain" through the infectious shuffle of the title track and irresistible harmonies of "Lucky Now," to the closing lament of "I Love You But I Don't Know What To Say," Ashes & Fire is arguably the most cohesive and beautiful album of Adams' distinguished career.
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1 of 6 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
Time for some record sales??,
This review is from: Ashes & Fire (Audio CD)
I anticipated the new release of Ryan Adams with much excitement.With all the trailers of him playing the new material solo I was getting ready to hear the raw,heartfelt songs he has always written but never recorded in a stripped,honest,unproduced manner.Not only did he fall victim again to the overproduced sound that has maligned so many potentialy classic tunes this time he took it to a new level.This disc is slick with cliche guitar riffs and very predictable chord patterns.Done in California sounding like Nashville corn with a commercial mainstream production.Some of the songs that were so touching,raw and honest on the video trailers were hardly recognizable.I played it three times and threw it in my garage sale bin.It made me angry to listen to the manner some of these fine songs were treated.Its ashame because some of the songs are gems as far as the writing goes but not on this recording.I think its time he did a solo album and did some of his tunes here and from the past justice.
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4.3 out of 5 stars (54 customer reviews) 47 of 51 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
An album for the faithful--we have been rewarded!,
By Storylover - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Ashes & Fire (Audio CD)
I love Ryan Adams, and you need to know that up front. That said, I've been a little let down by Easy Tiger, which I loved at first, but which has not stayed in my CD player as much as say Cold Roses (probably his masterpiece!) or the somewhat misunderstood genius of 29. I was worried that this CD could be a return to more Easy Tiger style stuff, which was good but not very memorable. I am so pleased to be wrong. Dirty Rain, the first track, starts us off on an easy midtempo folky song with a great melody and a fantastic vocal, full of the passion and grit that we've missed a little recently. You've probably heard Ashes & Fire by now if you are a Ryan Adams fan, and it is a good one. I haven't heard him use the waltz beat very much, and he uses it well. The vocal on "Kindness" is absolutely transcendent, it reminds me of the best vocals from Cold Roses, and the use of the organ subtly in the background is very welcome. I love the piano touches, which are not overboard, and I love his gentle drawl. I love this song, and for me it is probably the standout of the record. Fans of alt-country Ryan (as opposed to Rock N Roll Ryan, Heavy Prog Metal Ryan, English 80's Pop Ryan, Rap Ryan, Death Metal Ryan, or any of the other incarnations that he inhabits with remarkable facility) will find much to enjoy. For me, his voice--by turns gentle, trembling, cracked, gritty, and melodic sounds fantastic here. Ryan does a lot of styles well, but this is the style at which he is the acknowledged master, and this set of music will make those who love his heartbroken tales of woe and love gone wrong very very pleased that they have continued to listen.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very Solid Outing,
By Not Mozart - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Ashes & Fire (Audio CD)
First of all, I find that people really don't seem to understand Ryan Adams. Since "Gold" he has released pretty sonically-thematic albums, he tends to save the acoustic songs for an album, the rockers for another, etc. He's such a prolific songwriter, I can't say I disagree with his method. I'll bet he has a big electric album coming soon also for all of you who want that side of him. I've also heard that this quieter album and his subsequent solo acoustic tour have to do with his current hearing problems from playing with Whiskeytown and the Cardinals electric for all these years. That said, I find the melodies to be strong and reminiscent of the Gram Parsons reference he's been trying to shake for all these years with his different adopted personae but has outlived. I think Glyn Johns definitely brings a decidedly classic-rock, California country-rock vibe to this album with his production. It reminds me of Neil Young's "After the Goldrush" quite a bit actually. "Dirty Rain", the title track and "Do I Wait" are definitely standouts but I also found myself drawn to the more laid-back "Rocks", "Save Me", "Kindness" and "Lucky Now". A very, very solid albeit laid-back record. I actually think a big loud rocker would have ruined this record for me, I'm sure he has those to come and I love that side of him also, but not on this album. I'm perfectly happy with a laid-back record with good melodies and the acoustic vibe.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ryan continues to be a genius musician!,
By B. Stewart "WebDesign Farm" - Published on Amazon.com
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This is an album that I have waited for....the songs are not from his wild rock n roll side but instead from his mellower and deeper side of him. Each song is perfectly written and performed. If you love his songs like Damn Sam, La Cienega Just Smiled, Come Pick Me Up, you won't be disappointed. He really is Brilliant! This is the side of Ryan that first made me notice him. Of course, he's a natural as a rock and roller and he is at the top on my list, but this more mellow side is what I love about his music.
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