Cold Roses Ryan Adams & The Cardinals

• 1 Magnolia Mountain 05:51
• 2 Sweet Illusions 05:02
• 3 Meadowlake Street 04:28
• 4 When Will You Come Back Home 04:52
• 5 Beautiful Sorta 03:01
• 6 Now That You're Gone 03:49
• 7 Cherry Lane 04:31
• 8 Mockingbird 04:44
• 9 How Do You Keep Love Alive 03:13
• 10 Easy Plateau 05:11
• 11 Let It Ride 03:23
• 12 Rosebud 02:55
• 13 Cold Roses 04:36
• 14 If I Am A Stranger 04:38
• 15 Dance All Night 03:14
• 16 Blossom 03:15
• 17 Life Is Beautiful 04:27
• 18 Friends 04:44
• Total Runtime 01:15:54

Info for Cold Roses

While not much was heard from the notoriously prolific Ryan Adams in the year following his flurry of 2003 releases (Rock n Roll and the „Love Is Hell“), 2005's „Cold Roses“ indicates that the singer/songwriter was plenty busy. This double album finds Adams working with a new band, the Cardinals. Fans of Adams's former group Whiskeytown will welcome the sound of „Cold Roses“, which roots itself in Neil Young-influenced folk-rock, and easy-going country-rock on the order of the Flying Burrito Brothers and the Eagles. Like most of Adams's efforts, this album is polished, assured, and pleasurable, with strong songwriting at the fore throughout. The opener, 'Magnolia Mountain,' sets the tone--a warm, back-porch vibe tinged with melancholy and buoyed by Adams's emotive warble. Sometimes Adams downshifts to straight folk ('Rosebud'); at other times, he is more pop-minded ('Cherry Lane'), while mixing in simple, swaying melodies ('When Will You Come Back Home') and the occasional blues-based rocker ('Beautiful Sorta').

Despite the stylistic variations, „Cold Roses“ is extremely cohesive, and represents a welcome return to Adams's early sound.

Ryan Adams, vocals, guitars, harmonica, piano
Cindy Cashdollar, vocals, steel guitar
J.P. Bowersock, electric guitar
Rachael Yamagata, bass, vocals, piano
Catherine Popper, vocals, piano
Brett Pemberton, vocals, drums

Recorded at Loho Studios, New York, NY.
Engineered by Tom Schick, Tom Gloadly
Produced by Tom Schick, Tom Schick

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.

This album contains no booklet.