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Ever since his 2001 breakout, Ryan Adams has been a critical lightning rod and a PR disaster. From infamous onstage fits and a barrage of albums simultaneously prolific and scatterbrained, Adams's relationship with fame was bristly at best. Even the I-was-this-close-to-dying drug confessions that immediately pre-dated the release of this record seemed like a clumsy bid for Keith Richards-style rockitude. Critics and even frustrated fans all seemed to agree: the kid has talent, but he's very annoying. In this milieu, Adams drops EASY TIGER--his ninth record of the decade--with a title that suggests that he and everyone else should take a step back and reassess.
Audio Mixer: Jamie Candiloro.
Recording information: Electric Lady Studios, New York, NY.
Photographers: Phillip Andelman; Neal Casal; Andy West ; Jon Graboff.
Fans will rejoice: EASY TIGER--recorded with his backing band, the Cardinals--is the closest Adams has sounded to the style on his excellent debut, HEARTBREAKER. His ADD genre approach is on display here--from the lazy, AMERICAN BEAUTY-style bluegrass of "Pearls on a String" to the full-roar power pop of "Halloweenhead" to the blue-eyed-soul duet with Sheryl Crow, "Two." The songs are tight and to the point; almost all are uniformly great; and all serve to bolster his case for "importance" as a songwriter that years of overt trying have failed to yield. Seems like "easy, tiger" is that successful approach Adams has been looking so hard for.Spin (p.96) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "You get deep-twang country rock, fuzzy new-wave pop, a little old-school mountain music, and a handful of acoustic emo-folk ballads." Entertainment Weekly (p.139) - "EASY TIGER keeps it simple: beguiling melodies, an ace band, and Adams' elastic tenor." -- Grade: A- Uncut (p.114) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "Adams appears more at ease in his own skin, soothing himself into these 13 songs rather than straining hard....EASY TIGER feels like a more assured follow-up to the countrified COLD ROSES." Alternative Press (p.178) - 3.5 stars out of 5 -- "Adams often finds himself revisiting past glories on EASY TIGER....A rather pleasing listen..." CMJ (p.41) - "Backed by his trusty band, the Cardinals, Adams continues to touch hearts with woeful tales of love-gone-wrong." No Depression (p.92) - "'Two Hearts' is as catchy a piece of country-rock as a Flying Burrito Brother could have imagined, and the execution is flawless." Q (Magazine) (p.78) - Ranked #27 in Q's "The 50 Best Albums Of 2007" -- "[T]hese 14 compact, tuneful songs slip by with a deceptive, but pleasing ease."
bad marketing with "Easy Tiger" First off, let me say, after my initial dissapointment I find this to be Ryan's best and most cohesive, sober, works since his Whiskytown days
that being said, I bought the album based on the first single, "Everybody Knows", a beautiful twangy electric mid-tempo song with a very passionate vocal delivery and great harmonies.
however, that, I was to learn, is a re-recorded radio version unavailable for sale anywhere, in it's place on the album is a sub-par acoustic version of the song with a lacklustre vocal
the label would do well to include the single version on all future copies or replace it in place of the album version. otherwise i's simply false advertisement.
it all works out in the end, simply because the rest of the record is so well done. Submitted by Bryant (Los Angeles, CA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 2 of 2 found this helpful.
Another hit!!! This guy just keeps rolling out quality albums like it's no effort.Some great songs on this one....."Two" could be his breakthrough country hit but I suspect that the CMA snubs their nose at this outlaw songwriter because he refuses to be labeled a certain type of music.This CD has remained at the top of the Americana charts since it came out. Submitted by Mahgeetah (Martinsville VA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Win Win Win ..... Mr Adams you can do no wrong! Another gem from America's finest. GREAT songs. GREAT band. Love it Ryan! Keep 'em coming! Submitted by Brian (Dublin, Ireland) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Great job man! I've always loved this guy. I'm trying to remember which album of his I actually heard first. I think it was Strangers Almanac, which is great, then Pneumonia, which I never could quite understand, like say Demolition, & then I bought the expanded version of Faithless Street, which is awesome. From there it's Gold(what's the fuss), Heartbreaker(loose), & on down the line. Both Cold Roses & Jacksonville City Nights just don't fail to move ya' & then there's Easy Tiger. I bought this a year ago when it came out & thought it was ok, especially for Ryan being sober now. After reading about a new album coming out with a 7" single included, I thought I would give Easy Tiger another spin & gee, it shows a new maturity in Mr. Adams. Great album. Submitted by billkey (rogers, ar usa) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Not his best but Still Ripper Dipper Stuff another great album from an enormous talent. Takes some listening to, some songs grab you straight away, Goodnight Rose,Sun Also sets, others take some listening but once you 'get ' the lyrics you fall in love with them. Looking forward to a great concert performance! Submitted by petenvy (Melbourne Vic. Australia) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
bad marketing with "Easy Tiger"
Another hit!!!
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