{"id":31381,"date":"2017-02-17T13:39:54","date_gmt":"2017-02-17T02:39:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/maytherockbewithyou.com\/mtrbwy\/?p=31381"},"modified":"2017-02-17T13:40:12","modified_gmt":"2017-02-17T02:40:12","slug":"ryan-adams-prisoner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maytherockbewithyou.com\/mtrbwy\/2017\/02\/ryan-adams-prisoner\/","title":{"rendered":"Ryan Adams \u2013 Prisoner"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Ryan Adams, you either know him, know of him, adore him, have no idea who he is, or are thinking you hate that \u201969 song yeah well if you\u2019re the later, shame on you because that song rules and also wrong Adams. OK now that that\u2019s out of the way, Ryan Adams truly is a musical chameleon, this man can write a song, can produce albums and has been doing just that for many a year now, his hat collection must be quite large. I was introduced to Ryan when I saw the \u2018New York, New York\u2019 clip and have been following his work since. Much like another of my favourite artists, Butch Walker with whom Ryan has worked, these guys are similar and both masters of their crafts and seem to fly somewhat under the radar when they technically should be huge. So, how does Ryan Adams get to this status? Well, let\u2019s start with his newest and sixteenth album \u2018Prisoner\u2019 of which we\u2019re here to discuss\u2026<\/p>\n

The first taste we had from this album late last year was the opener \u2018Do You Still Love Me?\u2019 and if that\u2019s an actual question then I have to go with yes. If not, then let\u2019s discuss as you\u2019d need some pretty good reasons as to why not. This song in terms of structure is perfect in my opinion, even down to the guitar solo, literally solo as the backing drops out to leave a single guitar, superb arrangement and production. If this lead track is anything to go by then I am beyond ready for the remainder of the album. Title track \u2018Prisoner\u2019 takes us on a superb lyrical voyage, like I said before this man has a way with words and a song this good truly deserves the naming rights to the album. Musically as it echoes and oh here\u2019s a harmonica, nice, taking us through what could only best be listened to in a dark room with a single candle lit to truly take it in. I\u2019m actually sad that song had to finish. The harmonica stays out for \u2018Doomsday\u2019 and this one quickly became a favourite for me when I listened to it after first hearing it as a taste prior to album release, I think it just hit home a little bit and listening to the layers of the song and what he\u2019s done here is great. Three songs in I really hope people give this record a go, on these three alone it\u2019s deserved.<\/p>\n

\u2018Haunted House\u2019 continues in a more acoustic \/ Americana type vibe that Adams is so well versed, and just the vibe of this song gets you tapping along actually involuntarily too, I guess he just has that effect on people with this music. \u2018Shiver and Shake\u2019 wow, now that was Springsteen-esque and just delightful, \u00a0single \u2018To Be Without You\u2019 is another lyrical piece of brilliance from this American poet, and trust me there really aren\u2019t that many around I believe. The tempo lifts a little with \u2018Anything I Say To You Now\u2019 which balances the previous tracks nicely and sets up \u2018Breakdown\u2019 which stood out for me when Adams was in Sydney in December playing a special show and showcasing a number of these album tracks, \u2018Breakdown\u2019 was one that stood out for me in the live environment, and it doesn\u2019t disappoint in the recorded form at all. The middle 8 in this track is a nice surprise too and production wise it\u2019s as clean as you\u2019d want.<\/p>\n

\u2018Outbound Train\u2019 picks up the tempo a little again and guitar tones here are second to none as the drums keep a driving beat beneath, then as \u2018Broken Anyway\u2019 takes its position this one clocking in just under three minutes is a repetitive chorus but made up for by its calmness if that makes sense, also its excellent guitar outro. With only two to go, \u2018Tightrope\u2019 is actually one of my favourites on the album, a very acoustic driven number and this late into the album is a pleasure, and is that a saxophone? I do believe it is\u2026 points to you, Ryan! Oh man, \u2018We Disappear\u2019 opens with guitar tone reminiscent of \u2018Purple Rain\u2019 and this song is almost upbeat, unheard of!! It\u2019s a perfect way to close his as i said at the beginning, sixteenth album, yes, that\u2019s right Ryan Adams has made fifteen albums prior to this. Go pick them up, you won\u2019t be disappointed, and as this song fades out with that sadly ‘Prisoner’ is done.<\/p>\n

Now, I know I fawned over this album a bit, but when an artist has a way with words like Ryan Adams does it\u2019s kinda hard not to. Maybe I just related to a lot of the material on \u2018Prisoner\u2019 and isn\u2019t that what we all want from music, to relate to it? I know I do, and with this album I\u2019ve found something to go home to, light a candle or two, turn off the lights, turn it on and take in over and over again.<\/p>\n

Essential Information<\/strong><\/h2>\n

From:\u00a0<\/strong>USA<\/p>\n

Release date:\u00a0<\/strong>17 February, 2017<\/p>\n

Produced By:<\/strong>\u00a0Ryan Adams<\/p>\n

Record label:\u00a0<\/strong>EMI Australia<\/p>\n

Website:<\/strong>\u00a0http:\/\/www.paxamrecords.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Track Listing:<\/strong>
\nDo You Still Love Me?
\nPrisoner
\nDoomsday
\nHaunted House
\nShiver and Shake
\nTo Be Without You
\nAnything I Say to You Now
\nBreakdown
\nOutbound Train
\nBroken Anyway
\nTightrope
\nWe Disappear<\/p>\n

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