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Easy Tiger

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Track Listings

1 goodnight rose
2 two
3 everybody knows
4 halloween head
5 two hearts
6 tears of gold
7 the sun also sets
8 off broadway
9 rip off
10 oh my god, whatever, etc.
11 pearls on a string
12 these girls
13 i taught myself how to grow old

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I think there are really only two kinds of pop music CDs these days. There are the ones you listen to only once or twice, maybe downloading the single good song to your iPod or computer; then there are others that grow stronger, sweeter, and more necessary each time you play them. Gold was that way; Cold Roses was that way; so was Jacksonville City Nights. I won't say Adams is the best North American singer-songwriter since Neil Young...but I won't say he isn't, either. What I know is there has never been a Ryan Adams record quite as strong and together as Easy Tiger; it's got enough blue-eyed, blue-steel soul (with the faintest country tinge) to make me think of both Marvin Gaye and the Righteous Brothers. Probably ridiculous, but true. And the songs themselves are beautiful--the lyrics tightly focused and brief, the feeling one of melancholy calm that will probably be a revelation to fans that remember the old, sometimes angry Ryan Adams.

Now there's this, maybe the best Ryan Adams CD ever. And I know you want to listen to it right away. But slow down. Take your time. This album asks for that, and it will reward your full attention.

In other words--easy, Tiger.

--Stephen King

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Easy Tiger, Ryan Adams's ninth solo studio album, is a return to form in every way. He's already shown that he can bash out three albums in one year--not to mention the hilarious fake hip-hop records posted for free on his Web site--and that he can sound as much like the Grateful Dead as he wants to in his constant subsequent touring. Backed once again by the Cardinals, Adams synthesizes and refines his approach to smooth, gorgeous country-pop. "Tears of Gold" is one of the best songs he's written in ages, while "Two" is a slowly percolating, sweet little number that recalls Sean Hayes in its soulful folksiness (someone named Sheryl Crow accompanies Adams on vocals). One of the greatest treats of this languorous, twangy album is the subtle ways that genre gets played with. "I Taught Myself How to Grow Old" is the best Harvest outtake Neil Young never wrote, while the treated, synth-sounding guitar solo on the druggy, chooglin' "Halloweenhead" sounds like it comes straight out of Journey. And "The Sun Also Sets" sounds more than a little like Rufus Wainwright covering Fred McDowell's "Write Me a Few of Your Lines." It bursts with enough melodrama as to border on musical theater. But, as is clear on these songs of love and loss, Adams has always been at his best when giving into his most mellow, dramatic side. --Mike McGonigal

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.88 x 5.59 x 0.47 inches; 1.9 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Lost Highway
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 2311702
  • Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 2007
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ April 15, 2007
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Lost Highway
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000P29B1W
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2007
    Easy Tiger is a lilting and beautiful country-ish record that solidifies Ryan Adams's position as the premier songwriter of his generation. It is one of his most polished works, which may not seem like good thing (no one ever complained that Exile on Main Street needed more polish); but his newfound sobriety brings with it a maturity and discipline that, believe it or not, he wears well. At 38 minutes, the record seems to end too soon- a welcome respite in the digital age-- and in my book when you want to go back and play the thing all over again, that is generally a very good sign.

    Meanwhile the Cardinals continue to evolve and solidify as one of the best bands around. Neil Casal's guitar is piercing and articulate; Jon Graboff's pedal steel provides a lot of the feel and color. Every member of the band save for Adams and drummer Brad Pemberton has turned over since Cold Roses (2005), and yet they keep getting better and tighter, as their live shows continue to demonstrate. While the feminine presence of former bassist Catherine Popper is missed in the vocal mix, Chris Feinstein manages to push the Cardinals musical chemistry forward on his first record with the band.

    The waltzes "Goodnight Rose" and "Tears of Gold" harken back to the country sounds of Jacksonville City Nights; either song would fit seamlessly on that record. "Two," which Adams has been playing live for 18 months, is done as a duet with Sheryl Crow, a Cardinals fan who's voice melds in a pretty way with his. Like a lot of Adams's best songs, this one manages with simple language to capture the pure hurt of love; "It takes two, when it used to take only one..."

    "Halloween Head" is a little anomalous here, done as a punkish garage rocker; what keeps it from being jarring is the insane catchiness of it. "Pearls On a String," yet another beautiful song, contains lines that nicely sum up Adams's prolific output: "Tomorrow's on it's way/ And there's always new songs to sing."

    Adams and the Cardinals have been touring to support this record as an acoustic 6-piece, with producer Jamie Candiloro on piano and Adams putting his guitar aside (hand trouble.) The acoustic treatment brings out the richness in this material, the timelessness of the compositions. For those of us who grew up with artists like Neil Young, Van Morrison, and the Band, and who still treasure the classic records these artists made, Ryan Adams and the Cardinals are a contemporary treasure.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2007
    2005 was a crazy year. It just doesn't seem sane to put out 4 albums (Cold Roses was a double) in 12 months. Some of the material was great but some showed the effects on quality of such a prodigious year. 2007 is the exact opposite. One mid-year album of well written, played, and produced material. Easy Tiger doesn't contain the greatest songs Adams has ever done. You'll find brighter jewels on Gold or Cold Roses. But this is the most consistent, well produced, and well polished album he's ever done. For fans this is great. For the rest of you, give it a try. This isn't a hard rockin' anthem album or a slow twangy county record. It's a well paced and well put together musical journey by one of the best and still most underrated artists in music today. Turn it on in the car or sit back on the couch with a good drink and soak it all in.

    Here's the track by track breakdown:

    1. Goodnight Rose: Solid intro. This track exemplifies the merger of styles from Ryan Adams' past into a new unclassified sound.
    2. Two: This is the best song he's written in quite a while. The experiences, pain, and self-loathing going into this track are evident in every line. The only problem is that at 2:38 it's way too short, which is my main complaint for the whole album!
    3. Everybody Knows: Great slow tune exploring the emotions of onesided relationships when everyone knows, including you.
    4. Halloweenhead: This is a nice rockin' tune. I just can't get over the title/chorus. I get what he's saying and it's great symbolism but it just doesn't fit. At least to me.
    5. Oh My God, Whatever, etc.: Another tune of women, wanting, and whatever. As a romantic at heart I can really appreciate it.
    6. Tears of Gold: Nice and twangy. Country-haters beware. Music lovers, enjoy.
    7. The Sun Also Sets: Not as much vocal range on this ablum but this track take's Adams' amazingly dynamic voice in an interesting direction.
    8. Off Broadway: Not my favorite.
    9. Pearls on a String: Bluegrass from heaven!
    10. Rip Off: Another wistful and wanting melody that I could do without.
    11. Two Hearts: This could have come right off of Love is Hell. A nice heartfelt pop tune.
    12. These Girls: A great "cold roses-esque sound".
    13. I Taught Myself How To Grow Old: I love a song that starts out with a good harmonica. Tom Petty, John Mellancamp and Springsteen can all do it well and so can Ryan Adams. This track gives a window into what the last two years toward sobriety have been like. Adams continues to wear his soul on his sleeve.

    Recommendation: A little something for everyone.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2012
    Seems like Mr. Adams went back to his roots with this album. `Easy Tiger' sounds a lot like `Gold'. It's an easier, far less complex a listen than the previous album. Reminds me of taking a road trip and watching the landscape blur over hours. (I have one coming up and the Texas flatland will be a really awesome and appropriate backdrop for this soundtrack.) It's pretty evident from the choice of the songs chosen for this record that Adams and the Cardinals had a good time recording. There are too many tracks on this record that I really love. I'd be listing practically every last one other than `Halloweenhead`. Among my most favored: `Goodnight Rose`, `Two`, and `The Sun Also Sets` (which is probably my most favorite because of the grit in the vocals). `Tears of Gold` reminds me of country from the 1950s when the steel guitar was the star of the show. Although I'm sure it wouldn't be a popular release, it would be awesome if Adams did an entire LP with a heavy dancehall sound. Of all his albums, this is hands down my favorite.
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    Reviewed in Canada on February 2, 2018
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  • Stanislas Pietka
    5.0 out of 5 stars Un chef d'oeuvre
    Reviewed in France on May 14, 2010
    OH LA LA ! Que non cet album de l'ami Ryan et de ses Cardinals n'est pas moyen C'EST SON CHEF D'OEUVRE. Ses albums précédents étaient un peu trop influencés par le Vieux Neil ; mais là il n'y a rien à jeter tout est au sommet. Un subtil mélange de mélancolie délicate et de tristesse voilée avec quelques pointes d'humour çà et là. Il est évident que les bas-du-front passeront leur chemin...
    Réussira-t-il à toucher les étoiles une nouvelle fois?
  • Lisa Coughlan
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    Reviewed in Canada on July 15, 2016