29 Ryan Adams

• 1 29 05:48
• 2 Strawberry Wine 08:00
• 3 Night Birds 03:53
• 4 Blue Sky Blues 05:20
• 5 Carolina Rain 05:27
• 6 Starlite Diner 03:53
• 7 The Sadness 06:43
• 8 Elizabeth, You Were Born To Play That Part 05:12
• 9 Voices 05:08
• Total Runtime 49:24

Info for 29

Ryan Adams's third album of 2005, 29, is his only outing of the year not co-billed to his band, the Cardinals. The distinction is important--while Adams's Cardinals-backed outings allowed the North Carolina-born singer/songwriter to get in touch with his alt-country roots, 29 is a more minimalist offering that features gritty blues (the simmering title track), spare ballads (the lovely 'Starlite Diner'), and emotive pop/rock (the delicate 'Blue Sky Blues'). Although this disc is closest in spirit to Adams's „Love Is Hell“ releases, it's a much more eclectic affair, leading the listener down many of the performer's subtler musical paths and back to one lonely intersection on the edge of town.

'[T]his is not easy listening, ye he's never made a more beautiful album.... 29 sucks the willing listener into the undertow of his private ocean.' (Uncut)

Ryan Adams, vocals, guitars, piano
J.P. Bowersock, guitars
Ethan Johns, guitar, ukulele, harpsichord, chamberlin, keyboard bass, drums
Jennifer Condos, bass
Anatoly Rosinsky, violin
Phillip Levy, violin
Lisa Sutton, violin
Bruce Dukov, violin
Rafael Rishik, violin
Endre Granat, violin
Dennis Karmazyn, cello
David Low, cello
Wayne Bergeron, trumpet
Alan Kaplan, trombone

Recorded in August 2014 at Three Crows Studios, Los Angeles, CA
Engineered by Ethan Johns
Produced by Ethan Johns

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.