Ryan Adams - Easy Tiger, Cardinology, Etc. - Page 44

UnforgettableLemon · 10-29-2008, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonochick

After hearing Cardinology, it sure seems like it. It's like Easy Tiger 2.0. It even has its own "Halloweenhead" in "Magick"...which, by the way, I am strangely addicted to.

I'm one of the people who liked Easy Tiger though, so I'm not complaining by that statement, for the record. However, I also have the same feeling that it's not an album that is overwhelming me with sheer awesomeness...but I do enjoy it, and there are particular moments that will grab me.

It is and it isn't Easy Tiger 2.0. I think the twang of ET (which I ever-so-slightly prefer) makes them at least somewhat different. Sort of the bridge between Cold Roses and Cardinology. Which makes sense with the chronology I guess. Jacksonville City Nights occupies its own space, but in terms of preference, it's tied for me with Heartbreaker as second to Cold Roses.

I am also strangely addicted to "Magick." I also enjoy the album without being completely in love with it. I think the real problem is sequencing. All of the remotely uptempo tracks are done by the half-way mark, and then the rest sort of merge into an indistinct drone. There are good songs there, but they need some pacing breaks.

And "Let Us Down Easy" is my favorite song on the album.

HeartlandGirl · 11-01-2008, 11:54 PM

Just wanted to spread some love for Natural Ghost in this thread.

And I agree that Magick is Halloweenhead. Version 2.0. Or played backwards. Or somesuch. I still like it, though, and I'm enjoying the whole record a lot.

I miss the longer songs of Cold Roses, though.

BonoIsMyMuse · 11-13-2008, 02:30 PM

elevated_u2_fan · 11-13-2008, 02:31 PM

that is awesome

oktobergirl · 11-15-2008, 10:58 AM

loving the album. Loving it. Would like to see him play again but he is doing a show w/ Oasis who bore me to tears.

BonoIsMyMuse · 11-15-2008, 12:45 PM

I'm enjoying it, too. It's certainly not his best, but I think some people are being too tough on it. It will definitely make my year-end top 10. The new songs are even better live, too. I'm hopeful they'll tour on their own at the start of the new year, especially since they have a few dates to make up.

elevation2u · 11-16-2008, 11:25 PM

it's halfway decent,but overall disappointing

Anu · 11-23-2008, 03:05 PM

I'm a recent convert to Ryan and a huge fan since then.

This is good but not great. Not requiring me to give it the multiple listens that will automatically qualify it as one of the best of Oh-Eight.

elevated_u2_fan · 11-24-2008, 09:42 AM

the more I listen to it the more it is growing on me... I can't get over the critical response though, almost every review I read says it's one of his best

joyfulgirl · 11-24-2008, 01:34 PM

How does it compare with Easy Tiger? I liked ET okay although I never seem to reach for it and didn't like it as much as everyone else seemed to. My favorite is Cold Roses. I'm wondering if I should pick this up for my Thanksgiving road trip.

elevated_u2_fan · 11-24-2008, 02:21 PM

If you weren't crazy about ET than you probably won't like this one...

Cold Roses ftw

**Bonochick** · 11-25-2008, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by elevated_u2_fan

the more I listen to it the more it is growing on me... I can't get over the critical response though, almost every review I read says it's one of his best

I don't get it either. I mean, I like the album, but I'm not going nuts over it and hailing it as one if his (oops, sorry, their) finest works.

11-13-2008, 02:30 PM	#648
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11-15-2008, 12:45 PM	#651
BonoIsMyMuse In A Sea Black With Ink Premium Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ithaca, NY Posts: 4,583 Local Time: 01:35 AM Images: 14	I'm enjoying it, too. It's certainly not his best, but I think some people are being too tough on it. It will definitely make my year-end top 10. The new songs are even better live, too. I'm hopeful they'll tour on their own at the start of the new year, especially since they have a few dates to make up. __________________ And I must be an acrobat To talk like this and act like that. And you can dream, so dream out loud And don't let the bastards grind you down.

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Anu Editor Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: There ain't no place I'd rather be, baby won't you carry me back to Tennessee Posts: 1,257 Local Time: 06:35 AM Images: 50	I'm a recent convert to Ryan and a huge fan since then. This is good but not great. Not requiring me to give it the multiple listens that will automatically qualify it as one of the best of Oh-Eight. __________________ The reds and the whites and abused/The crucified USA, I said the prophecy unfolds/All hell is surely on its way

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11-01-2008, 11:54 PM	#647
HeartlandGirl Our Lady of Sorrows Premium Gold Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Phoenix Posts: 5,550 Local Time: 11:35 PM	Just wanted to spread some love for Natural Ghost in this thread. And I agree that Magick is Halloweenhead. Version 2.0. Or played backwards. Or somesuch. I still like it, though, and I'm enjoying the whole record a lot. I miss the longer songs of Cold Roses, though.

11-15-2008, 10:58 AM	#650
oktobergirl Refugee Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: the beach Posts: 1,637 Local Time: 10:35 PM	loving the album. Loving it. Would like to see him play again but he is doing a show w/ Oasis who bore me to tears.

11-16-2008, 11:25 PM	#652
elevation2u Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: May 2002 Location: corner of Badlands & Magnolia Mountain Posts: 5,382 Local Time: 10:35 PM	it's halfway decent,but overall disappointing

11-24-2008, 01:34 PM	#655
joyfulgirl This one's optimistic Premium Gold Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the desert Posts: 10,458 Local Time: 11:35 PM	How does it compare with Easy Tiger? I liked ET okay although I never seem to reach for it and didn't like it as much as everyone else seemed to. My favorite is Cold Roses. I'm wondering if I should pick this up for my Thanksgiving road trip.