Gold Ryan Adams

• 1 New York, New York 03:46
• 2 Firecracker 02:52
• 3 Answering Bell 03:05
• 4 La Cienega Just Smiled 05:01
• 5 The Rescue Blues 03:38
• 6 Somehow, Someday 04:24
• 7 When The Stars Go Blue 03:33
• 8 Nobody Girl 09:38
• 9 Sylvia Plath 04:10
• 10 Enemy Fire 04:09
• 11 Gonna Make You Love Me 02:37
• 12 Wild Flowers 05:00
• 13 Harder Now That It's Over 04:33
• 14 Touch, Feel & Lose 04:15
• 15 Tina Toledo's Street Walkin' Blues 06:07
• 16 Goodnight, Hollywood Blvd. 03:25
• Total Runtime 01:10:13

Info for Gold

The 'it' boy of early-'00s roots-rock, former Whiskeytown leader Ryan Adams has responded to the mountain of hype surrounding him with an arrogance worthy of his idol, mid-'60s Bob Dylan. Accordingly he follows his stripped-down solo debut with a two-disc, fully produced set that finds him grasping for the mantle of alt-country messiah.

„Gold“ picks up where Whiskeytown's swan song „Faithless Street“ left off; a step removed from the country-rock hard line but still full of rootsy, organic, Band-like warmth. The up-tempo opening tune 'New York, New York' recalls vintage Steve Forbert, while 'Answering Bell' sounds like David Gray fronting the aforementioned Band on a rewritten 'The Weight.'

Originally released in 2001, Gold was a musical triumph for the young singer/songwriter and received more press attention and critical acclaim than anything he has released, both before and after.

„Gold“ was nominated for the 2002 Grammy Award for Best Rock Album. 'New York, New York' was nominated for the 2002 Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance.

Ryan Adams, vocals, acoustic guitar, banjo, piano
Ethan Johns, guitars, Chamberlain strings, organ, vibraphone, drums, congas
Bucky Baxter, steel guitar
Richard Causon, strings, piano
Kamasi Washington, saxophone
Benchmont Tench, piano, Hammond B-3 organ
Chris Stills, bass, background vocals
Jennifer Condos, bass
Adam Duritz, background vocals
Julianna Raye, background vocals
C.C. White, background vocals
Rob McDonald, background vocals
Keith Hunter, background vocals

Recorded at the Sunset Sound Factory, Hollywood, California
Produced by Ethan Johns
Engineered by Ethan Johns, Steven Rhodes

Digitally remastered

Ryan Adams
has been praised as "one of rock's most talented songwriters” (SPIN). The 7-time Grammy nominated artist has 22 studio albums to his name, accumulating in millions of sales. He has produced albums for esteemed musicians including Willie Nelson, Jesse Malin, Jenny Lewis and has collaborated with some of music’s most influential artists such as Weezer, Fall Out Boy, America and many more.

Ryan’s profound contributions to music have taken many different forms. From his songwriting, to his producing, to fronting the rock/alternative country band Whiskeytown, and forming, “Ryan Adams & The Cardinals,” his ability to connect with audiences across a variety of different mediums is undeniable. Adams’ musical creativity was recognized early on and led to his NME Best Solo Artist win in both 2003 and 2004. In addition to his self-titled, double-Grammy-nominated 2014 album, Ryan’s catalogue includes Heartbreaker, Ashes & Fire, Easy Tiger, Cold Roses, Jacksonville City Nights, Love Is Hell, his 2001 major label debut Gold, and more.

Ryan’s artistry is not limited to his songwriting capabilities. In 2009, he published Infinity Blues, a book of free verse poetry about his journey to self-realization, and Hello Sunshine, a collection of poems and short stories. Ryan’s passion for writing continues, and he is currently working on his first novel. His music has spanned multiple musical genres, and has been incorporated in film and television specials such as Judd Apatow’s top grossing production Bridesmaids, This is 40, popular HBO TV series’ True Blood and Felicity, and his song, ‘Stay Alive’ appeared in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, starring Ben Stiller.

In November 2014, Ryan performed a two-night engagement at New York’s famed Carnegie Hall, which turned into a critically acclaimed live album on PAX-AM records, a label specifically for his music releases.

Ryan is widely known for his powerful shows performed all over the world and regarded for his prolific songwriting. He has been praised by many music icons including Noel Gallagher, Taylor Swift and the legend Elton John, who described him as the “fabulous one.” Adams currently resides in Los Angeles, California with his five cats, typewriter, and coffee machine.

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