| 1. Kiss Before I Go |
| 2. End |
| 3. Hard Way To Fall |
| 4. Dear John |
| 5. Hardest Part |
| 6. Games |
| 7. Silver Bullets |
| 8. Peaceful Valley |
| 9. September |
| 10. My Heart Is Broken |
| 11. Trains |
| 12. Pa |
| 13. Withering Heights |
| 14. Don't Fail Me Now |
| 15. Jeane (B-Side) |
| 16. Always On My Mind (B-Side) |
| 17. What Sin Replaces Love |
Jacksonville City Nights,Ryan Adams & the Cardinals,Universal Japan,Adult Alternative Pop/Rock,Alternative Country,Alternative Country-Rock,Alternative Pop/Rock,Americana,Pop,Rock,Rock/Pop,Singer/Songwriter
Jacksonville City Nights [Import]
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Jacksonville City Nights
Ryan Adams & the Cardinals Manufacturer: Lost Highway ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000AOF9RU Release Date: 2005-09-27 |
Tracks:
- A KISS BEFORE I GO
- THE END
- HARD WAY TO FALL
- DEAR JOHN
- THE HARDEST PART
- GAMES
- SILVER BULLETS
- PEACEFUL VALLEY
- SEPTEMBER
- MY HEART IS BROKEN
- TRAINS
- PA
- WITHERING HEIGHTS
- DON'T FAIL ME NOW
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Arguably the most eclectically prolific artist since Prince, Ryan Adams continues his chameleon revivalism with his most straightforward country music to date. Having evoked the inspiration of bands ranging from T. Rex to the Grateful Dead on previous solo releases, the former Whiskeytown frontman here channels the likes of Faron Young on "My Heart Is Broken," while framing the shot-and-a-beer opener, "A Kiss Before I Go," with honky-tonk piano and pedal steel. "Seems like I'm always movin'," he sings amid the rockabilly kick of "Trains," as the album finds his restless muse ranging from a dreamy duet with Norah Jones on "Dear John" to naked vulnerability reminiscent of John Lennon on "Silver Bullets." Only Adams would cut a track titled "The End" and sequence it second on the CD, or a song called "Peaceful Valley" and inject it with so much emotion. --Don McLeese
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Whiskeytown, Faithless Street |
Customer Reviews:
Mellow and nice.......2007-07-25
More Like Rock'N'Roll, No I Am Not Kidding.......2007-07-02
What Jacksonville City Nights however actually accomplishes is similar to what Rock N Roll, an electrified blast of alternative rock, did, morph Adams into a certain type of performer at a certain moment in time adding another dash to the pallet of his career. That might be impressive artistically but the question is do you all of a sudden like raw country simply because the previous it boy jumps into the genre?
On Jacksonville, Adams actually runs away from his previous core sound and the results are both impressive and jarring. If you want the pop hooks that adulterated his previous records Gold and Cold Roses, then Jacksonville isn't for you. Instead Adams steps into Willie Nelson mode and when it works (The Hardest Part, A Kiss Before I Go) you get some raw pure country sounds. When it doesn't work (title track) you get all the whiney walling that may have pushed you away from the genre. Therefore if you liked raw country before hand, you'll probably like Adams take on the genre, if you're only listening because Adams has jump into the genre, you'll likely find all the reasons you didn't like country music throughout Jacksonville City Nights. Maybe if Adams had spent more time with this focus a more complete feel would overtake the record, however being a relative rookie when it comes to the raw country sound he goes for on Jacksonville, Adams actually sounds like a rookie performer putting out his first record.
Jacksonville therefore is a member of a growing group of Adams records that see him take on a genre and bring all of its strengths and weaknesses to the forefront. So the passion for the genre is there but the experience to pull it off isn't.
Missing the Point.......2007-05-13
I'm quoting an earlier reviewer, and it's eerie how those quick-capsule reviews mirror my own opinion of Adams' output. But I disagree with those who compare his singing to a dog's howl, or blame country music itself. Traditional country is deceptively difficult to sing, and Ryan Adams just can't do it convincingly. He's trying to bear down on notes like George Jones and misses the mark by a mile. While I wouldn't go so far to liken his voice to dog noises, it is surprisingly devoid of emotional weight. I say "surprisingly", because Love Is Hell showcased some fantastic, emotive vocalizing. This one just sounds like he's phoning it in, as if he hasn't truly lived what he's singing about... which breaks the first rule of classic country. Ryan, stick with the "alt-" prefix stuff... you're way out of your league here.
Define "Alt Country".......2007-04-26
This is by far the most country album he's put out since leaving Whiskeytown. Now, I'm not the biggest fan of country music but this doesn't sound like any other country music out there. What I can't stand is the country-pop-flagwaving-prothisprothat kind of crap out there now. I like real country. Real country is Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Hank Williams, etc. I guess it could be called "old" country. That's this album sounds like. Ryan's country stuff has been labeled "Alt Country." I'm not sure what the heck "Alt Country" is but if this is it then it sounds like REAL country. If you're a Rock fan you probably won't like this album. If you're a country-pop fan you might like this album. If you're a real Ryan Adams fan you'll probably like this album. If you're fan of good old fashioned country you'll definately like this album. Tracks 1, 4, 9, & 10 are probably the standouts on this album. It's not a must have but if you're in the mood, it delivers.
A little too country for me........2007-02-12
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Jacksonville City Nights
Ryan Adams & the Cardinals Manufacturer: Universal Japan ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000AA7ECM Release Date: 2005-10-03 |
Tracks:
- Kiss Before I Go
- End
- Hard Way to Fall
- Dear John
- Hardest Part
- Games
- Silver Bullets
- Peaceful Valley
- September
- My Heart Is Broken
- Trains
- PA
- Withering Heights
- Don't Fail Me Now
- Jeane [*]
- Always on My Mind [*]
- What Sin Replaces Love [Remonstration Recording][*]
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Jacksonville City Nights
Ryan Adams & the Cardinals Manufacturer: Lost Highway ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000B7G0K6 Release Date: 2005-10-11 |
Tracks:
- A Kiss Before I Go
- The End
- Hard Way To Fall
- Dear John
- The Hardest Part
- Games
- Silver Bullets
- Peaceful Valley
- September
- My Heart Is Broken
- Trains
- Pa
- Withering Heights
- Don't Fail Me Now
- Always On My Mind
Album Description
International version features one bonus track, a beautiful version of Elvis Presley's 'Always on My Mind' that features a string section conducted by Bergen White. Ryan & the Cardinals return again in 2005 with another studio album, 'Jacksonville City Nights'. 15 tracks in total including 'Kiss Before I Go', 'Hard Way To Fall' and 'Dear John'. Lost Highway. 2005.Album Details
The Second 2005 Full Length Album from the Prolific Singer/Songwriter and his Critically Acclaimed Accompanists. The 15 Song Set was Produced by Tom Schick and Band Personnel Include J.p. Bowerstock (Electric Guitar), Brad Pemberton (Drums), Jon Graboff (Pedal Steel, 12 String Guitar, Mandolin, Tambourine, Backing Vocals) and Catherine Popper (Bass, Keyboards, Backing Vocals). Among the Tracks is "Dear John", a Haunting Duet with Norah Jones. While the Songs on It's Immediate Precedent "Cold Roses" Found Inspiration from Such Artists as the Grateful Dead and Neil Young, "Jacksonville City Nights" Incorporates Some of the Finest Ingredients of Traditional Country Music. The Arrangements and Melodies Are Enchanting and Adams Delivers Some of the Best Vocals He Has Ever Recorded. Includes the Bonus Track "Always on My Mind".
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Jacksonville City Nights
Ryan Adams & the Cardinals ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000BGH100 Release Date: 2005-09-27 |
Tracks:
- Kiss Before I Go
- End
- Hard Way to Fall
- Dear John
- Hardest Part
- Games
- Silver Bullets
- Peaceful Valley
- September
- My Heart Is Broken
- Trains
- PA
- Withering Heights
- Don't Fail Me Now
Album Description
UK version features 2 bonus tracks, 'Always On My Mind' & 'Jeane'. Ryan & the Cardinals return again in 2005 with another studio album, Jacksonville City Nights. 16 tracks in total. Lost Highway. 2005.Rap Music:
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