So there are some perks to being a musician then. You can take time away, do other things, including in Ryan's case, easing into the producers chair and then come back to the day job and, Ryan's return to the day job much like Tom Petty's recent effort (Hypnotic Eye) is a blistering good affair (I just mention Tom because I think on this record Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers may have been Ryan's touchstone?).
Eleven songs on this self-produced LP; Americana, rockers and acoustic gems plus the ten songs released on the 1984 7" means the office is open for business again with 'Ryan Adams' emblazoned across store front.
The record seems like a natural follow on from 'Ashes and Fire', not busting any new boundaries just reassuringly good and one that will be on the car stereo for some time to come.
On the road perhaps for the next year with full band tours after the magnificent acoustic shows of a few years ago; we can only hope so. This is yet another great album that sits happily alongside his other records in his catalogue, so I guess its watch this space, for the next episode.
Pete
9/11
Gimme Something Good
Kim
Trouble
Am I Safe
My Wrecking Ball
Stay with Me
Shadows
Feels Like Fire
I Just Might
Tired of Giving Up
Let Go