Ryan Adams - Easy Tiger, Cardinology, Etc. - Page 21

impy13 · 10-22-2007, 12:18 PM

After a couple listens, it's a strong EP. I like the new songs and all, but the greatest stuff is the older songs. I love this version of If I Am A Stranger and This Is It sounds completely different. There's also the singularly haunting version of Dear John and the Down In A Hole cover doesn't suck at all, which is amazing considering the band that wrote the song is awful.

Follow the Lights EP >>> Easy Tiger

I likes it.

elevation2u · 10-22-2007, 04:54 PM

i'll be stopping by at target early morning so i have a happy moment before going to work, and something to keep my mind off the fires.

impy13 · 10-22-2007, 06:20 PM

Blue Hotel is a pretty wonderful song, but after listening to the EP a few times, I definitely think the real gems on here are the new versions of "This Is It" and "If I Am A Stranger." They're both tremendous versions and I'm very pleased with the EP as a result.

Way to get me back on board, Ryan.

elevation2u · 10-22-2007, 07:47 PM

glad to hear a good review
it's not doing so well at the ryan boards

what's the new version of This Is It,
is it the acoustic one they've been doing on this tour?
i hope so, it was beautiful and kick ass all at once.
...same with let it ride..
now that i think about it, i'm guessing
blue hotel will have the falsettos
and dear john will have neal casal's harmonies
which means they will be recorded like they were played live..

zoney! · 10-22-2007, 09:57 PM

I bought mine today. Despite the fact it is not supposed to be released until tomorrow.

Haven't had a chance to get through it all because of a few other purchases though.

**Bonochick** · 10-23-2007, 02:29 PM

All right, I got my copy and was able to get through the first 4 songs. Thoughts so far:

1. "Follow The Lights" - I wasn't blown away by it, but as the song went on, it really got to me. It's nothing to go screaming praises about, but it's a tears in the eyes, half smile kind of song.

2. "My Love For You Is Real" - I've heard this song before, but it's nice to have a clean, official version. Like FTL, it's a pleasant sounding song, but it's still nothing that I think is fantastically superb.

3. "Blue Hotel" - After hearing what I still considered to be two good songs, this song is just absolutely fantastic...impressive. I had previously only heard this song once, back in June at the Detroit show. I loved it then, and I love it now.

4. "Down In A Hole" - Another impressive track, fabulous cover. I hadn't listened to any of the live versions that have been done yet, I'd just heard how awesome it was. I wasn't disappointed.

More on the remaining songs later, of course.

Anu · 10-23-2007, 03:20 PM

On the way to Nashville-- VERY EXCITED.

First Ryan show for me and my friend.

elevation2u · 10-23-2007, 04:42 PM

1. Follow The Lights - Sweet song..not as in "badass", but rather somewhat "sugar and honey" kind of way. Not bad, it had be tapping my fingers driving in a burning city raining with ash. Somewhat of a lullaby, Neil Young style

2. My Love For You Is Real - Why? This is a pile of 'meh', it went nowhere and probably the only time I have ever been bored by his music.

3. Blue Hotel - One of my favorite live songs. The music is moving and Ryan's voice is a perfect match for such an amazing piece. Not as good as it was live but damn close.

4. Down in a Hole - I was pretty impressed with this version, I enjoyed it much more than the live versions I've heard. Chilling song, cuts like a knife and completely kicks the original's ass black and blue. (Sorry for any AIC fans)

5. This is It - Glad to have a studio acoustic version , spectacular song when brought to new light.

6. If I Am A Stranger - Great vocal delivery, I love the way his voice wraps around the words.

7. Dear John - After seeing this song live it was like being hit with a sledgehammer at how amazing it was and how I had completely underestimated it. Ever since I had been trying to get into the JCN version but it never did much for me. So...basically..I'm just happy to have a good version of it. Neal Casal has been quite the nice addition to the band, guitar and voice-wise.
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**Bonochick** · 10-24-2007, 08:12 AM

Okay, the last three tracks.

First, I think it's cool to get another version of "This Is It", and it's also another reason that I refuse to write off Rock N Roll as a total joke album, despite what Ryan says. This is the third time this song has made an official appearance. Besides the original version on RNR, Ryan also did a subdued solo acoustic version on one of the "Wonderwall" singles, which really made me appreciate the song. Having a Cardinals version now too is awesome.

Speaking of third versions...this is also the third version of "If I Am A Stranger" that has been officially released. In 2004, a delicate, bare bones version was released on 7" vinyl with "Now That You're Gone", and then there was the fuller, country-tinged album version on Cold Roses in 2005. I love how he keeps working with his songs and bringing new life to them, this is another great version to add to the mix. I also think it's amazing that he still spends time like that with his old songs, when he obviously comes up with so much new stuff as well.

I am SO glad to have this version of "Dear John". I confess, I skipped that song a lot when I'd listen to Jacksonville City Nights, and I don't really like Norah Jones, so that didn't help (for the record, I've got nothing against her, she just doesn't do much for me). After I heard this song live though...WOW. One of the most amazing live moments, I gained a whole new love for it. This recording has that vibe to it, I'd take this version over the one on JCN anyday.

Overall, a pretty solid EP...

Anu · 10-24-2007, 06:36 PM

Okay this is going to get nerdy for a minute. Last night was just too incredible, and I am yet to come down.

First, on the way to the show.

Anu · 10-24-2007, 06:37 PM

Here are the tickets and the photo pass.

Anu · 10-24-2007, 06:41 PM

Sooooooo, the photo pass only allowed us to shoot *from the back of the room.*--Weird decision from Ryan's tour manager, apparently!

So, we had to borrow a camera that was an upgrade for me, but not quite the kind of pro tool needed to navigate the challenge. That said, I am proud enough of my zooming and photoshopping to share.

Anu · 10-24-2007, 06:43 PM

So, like, now, I need to write the review for the main page. The setlist over at Ryan Adams dot org seems accurate. It was a deeply religious experience, to say the least.

set 1

Peaceful Valley
Please Do Not Let Me Go
Goodnight Rose
Beautiful Sorta
Wildflowers
Shakedown on 9th St.->
Bartering Lines
Games
Off Broadway
Rescue Blues

set 2

cold roses
Dear John
DJ REGGIE synth jam->Jon Graboff story time->Happy Birthday Spacewolf
Magnolia Mountain
When The Stars Go Blue
I Taught Myself How to Grow Old
Let It Ride
Dear Chicago
A Kiss Before I Go
I See Monsters

------------------
Two
Improv Caddyshack song
Easy Plateau

Anu · 10-24-2007, 06:45 PM

Oh, and it started at 830 and ended at 1110.

Somewhere in the 2nd set, he started effing with us and got this really whiny voice and said,

"OMG, I am having a meltdown."

I am still trying to digest how genius and beautiful it all was.

These songs can get soooo sad, perfect for the rainy, cool, late October weather we are having. I've had Ryan on the headphones all day.

**Bonochick** · 10-25-2007, 09:43 AM

Just read your review over in InterMedia, sounds like it was a fabulous show!

Anu · 10-25-2007, 02:27 PM

On one of the Ryan boards (the archive is the one I went to, I think), it appears that Indianapolis was an even more incredible night!

zoney! · 10-25-2007, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Anu
On one of the Ryan boards (the archive is the one I went to, I think), it appears that Indianapolis was an even more incredible night!

It was a fucking marathon!

Ryan was amazing...the Indy concert-goers SUCK! I am so tired of going to shows around here.

Anyone have the setlist (A.K.A. I do not want to go to the Ryan sites digging around, so someone should post it here for me).

elevation2u · 10-25-2007, 09:52 PM

Shakedown live

elevation2u · 10-26-2007, 12:46 AM

he's on the cover of the new Paste magazine issue
looking ...kind of....odd...err...interesting

**Bonochick** · 10-26-2007, 09:54 AM

Hopefully the new Paste will be at B&N this Saturday, since I still haven't just broken down and gotten a subscription.

I get a Conor Oberst vibe from that pic.

Quote:

Originally posted by zoney!

It was a fucking marathon!

Ryan was amazing...the Indy concert-goers SUCK! I am so tired of going to shows around here.

Anyone have the setlist (A.K.A. I do not want to go to the Ryan sites digging around, so someone should post it here for me).

Here ya go...

Set 1:

Peaceful Valley->
Beautiful Sorta
Please Do Not Let Me Go
Rescue Blues
The Sun Also Sets
Goodnite Rose->
Bartering Lines
Off Broadway
A Kiss Before I Go->
Shakedown On 9th Street
Cold Roses

Set 2:

When Stars Go Blue
Nightbirds
Why Do They Leave
Everybody Knows
Let It Ride
What Sin Replaces Love->
Dear Chicago
Mockingbird Song
Pearls On String
Wildflowers
Easy Plateau
Games
The End
Magnolia Mountain
Dear John
Freeway To The Canyon

Encore:
Wonderwall->
I See Monsters

10-22-2007, 12:18 PM	#401
impy13 ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,414 Local Time: 06:41 PM	After a couple listens, it's a strong EP. I like the new songs and all, but the greatest stuff is the older songs. I love this version of If I Am A Stranger and This Is It sounds completely different. There's also the singularly haunting version of Dear John and the Down In A Hole cover doesn't suck at all, which is amazing considering the band that wrote the song is awful. Follow the Lights EP >>> Easy Tiger I likes it. __________________

10-22-2007, 04:54 PM	#402
elevation2u Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: May 2002 Location: corner of Badlands & Magnolia Mountain Posts: 5,371 Local Time: 09:41 PM	i'll be stopping by at target early morning so i have a happy moment before going to work, and something to keep my mind off the fires. __________________

10-23-2007, 02:29 PM	#406
Bonochick Halloweenhead Forum Moderator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cherry Lane Posts: 40,819 Local Time: 01:41 AM	All right, I got my copy and was able to get through the first 4 songs. Thoughts so far: 1. "Follow The Lights" - I wasn't blown away by it, but as the song went on, it really got to me. It's nothing to go screaming praises about, but it's a tears in the eyes, half smile kind of song. 2. "My Love For You Is Real" - I've heard this song before, but it's nice to have a clean, official version. Like FTL, it's a pleasant sounding song, but it's still nothing that I think is fantastically superb. 3. "Blue Hotel" - After hearing what I still considered to be two good songs, this song is just absolutely fantastic...impressive. I had previously only heard this song once, back in June at the Detroit show. I loved it then, and I love it now. 4. "Down In A Hole" - Another impressive track, fabulous cover. I hadn't listened to any of the live versions that have been done yet, I'd just heard how awesome it was. I wasn't disappointed. More on the remaining songs later, of course. __________________ "Knight in shining Zubaz." Bonochick [at] interference.com

10-23-2007, 03:20 PM	#407
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: 1,700 Local Time: 05:41 AM	On the way to Nashville-- VERY EXCITED. First Ryan show for me and my friend. __________________ Stand up to rock stars!

10-24-2007, 08:12 AM	#409
Bonochick Halloweenhead Forum Moderator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cherry Lane Posts: 40,819 Local Time: 01:41 AM	Okay, the last three tracks. First, I think it's cool to get another version of "This Is It", and it's also another reason that I refuse to write off Rock N Roll as a total joke album, despite what Ryan says. This is the third time this song has made an official appearance. Besides the original version on RNR, Ryan also did a subdued solo acoustic version on one of the "Wonderwall" singles, which really made me appreciate the song. Having a Cardinals version now too is awesome. Speaking of third versions...this is also the third version of "If I Am A Stranger" that has been officially released. In 2004, a delicate, bare bones version was released on 7" vinyl with "Now That You're Gone", and then there was the fuller, country-tinged album version on Cold Roses in 2005. I love how he keeps working with his songs and bringing new life to them, this is another great version to add to the mix. I also think it's amazing that he still spends time like that with his old songs, when he obviously comes up with so much new stuff as well. I am SO glad to have this version of "Dear John". I confess, I skipped that song a lot when I'd listen to Jacksonville City Nights, and I don't really like Norah Jones, so that didn't help (for the record, I've got nothing against her, she just doesn't do much for me). After I heard this song live though...WOW. One of the most amazing live moments, I gained a whole new love for it. This recording has that vibe to it, I'd take this version over the one on JCN anyday. Overall, a pretty solid EP... __________________ "Knight in shining Zubaz." Bonochick [at] interference.com

10-22-2007, 06:20 PM	#403
impy13 ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,414 Local Time: 06:41 PM	Blue Hotel is a pretty wonderful song, but after listening to the EP a few times, I definitely think the real gems on here are the new versions of "This Is It" and "If I Am A Stranger." They're both tremendous versions and I'm very pleased with the EP as a result. Way to get me back on board, Ryan.

10-22-2007, 07:47 PM	#404
elevation2u Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: May 2002 Location: corner of Badlands & Magnolia Mountain Posts: 5,371 Local Time: 09:41 PM	glad to hear a good review it's not doing so well at the ryan boards what's the new version of This Is It, is it the acoustic one they've been doing on this tour? i hope so, it was beautiful and kick ass all at once. ...same with let it ride.. now that i think about it, i'm guessing blue hotel will have the falsettos and dear john will have neal casal's harmonies which means they will be recorded like they were played live..

10-22-2007, 09:57 PM	#405
zoney! ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: six metro locations Posts: 11,394 Local Time: 11:41 PM	I bought mine today. Despite the fact it is not supposed to be released until tomorrow. Haven't had a chance to get through it all because of a few other purchases though.

10-23-2007, 04:42 PM	#408
elevation2u Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: May 2002 Location: corner of Badlands & Magnolia Mountain Posts: 5,371 Local Time: 09:41 PM	1. Follow The Lights - Sweet song..not as in "badass", but rather somewhat "sugar and honey" kind of way. Not bad, it had be tapping my fingers driving in a burning city raining with ash. Somewhat of a lullaby, Neil Young style 2. My Love For You Is Real - Why? This is a pile of 'meh', it went nowhere and probably the only time I have ever been bored by his music. 3. Blue Hotel - One of my favorite live songs. The music is moving and Ryan's voice is a perfect match for such an amazing piece. Not as good as it was live but damn close. 4. Down in a Hole - I was pretty impressed with this version, I enjoyed it much more than the live versions I've heard. Chilling song, cuts like a knife and completely kicks the original's ass black and blue. (Sorry for any AIC fans) 5. This is It - Glad to have a studio acoustic version , spectacular song when brought to new light. 6. If I Am A Stranger - Great vocal delivery, I love the way his voice wraps around the words. 7. Dear John - After seeing this song live it was like being hit with a sledgehammer at how amazing it was and how I had completely underestimated it. Ever since I had been trying to get into the JCN version but it never did much for me. So...basically..I'm just happy to have a good version of it. Neal Casal has been quite the nice addition to the band, guitar and voice-wise. '

10-24-2007, 06:36 PM	#410
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: 1,700 Local Time: 05:41 AM	Okay this is going to get nerdy for a minute. Last night was just too incredible, and I am yet to come down. First, on the way to the show. __________________ Stand up to rock stars!

10-24-2007, 06:37 PM	#411
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: 1,700 Local Time: 05:41 AM	Here are the tickets and the photo pass. __________________ Stand up to rock stars!

10-24-2007, 06:41 PM	#412
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: 1,700 Local Time: 05:41 AM	Sooooooo, the photo pass only allowed us to shoot from the back of the room.--Weird decision from Ryan's tour manager, apparently! So, we had to borrow a camera that was an upgrade for me, but not quite the kind of pro tool needed to navigate the challenge. That said, I am proud enough of my zooming and photoshopping to share. __________________ Stand up to rock stars!

10-24-2007, 06:43 PM	#413
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: 1,700 Local Time: 05:41 AM	So, like, now, I need to write the review for the main page. The setlist over at Ryan Adams dot org seems accurate. It was a deeply religious experience, to say the least. set 1 Peaceful Valley Please Do Not Let Me Go Goodnight Rose Beautiful Sorta Wildflowers Shakedown on 9th St.-> Bartering Lines Games Off Broadway Rescue Blues set 2 cold roses Dear John DJ REGGIE synth jam->Jon Graboff story time->Happy Birthday Spacewolf Magnolia Mountain When The Stars Go Blue I Taught Myself How to Grow Old Let It Ride Dear Chicago A Kiss Before I Go I See Monsters ------------------ Two Improv Caddyshack song Easy Plateau __________________ Stand up to rock stars!

10-24-2007, 06:45 PM	#414
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: 1,700 Local Time: 05:41 AM	Oh, and it started at 830 and ended at 1110. Somewhere in the 2nd set, he started effing with us and got this really whiny voice and said, "OMG, I am having a meltdown." I am still trying to digest how genius and beautiful it all was. These songs can get soooo sad, perfect for the rainy, cool, late October weather we are having. I've had Ryan on the headphones all day. __________________ Stand up to rock stars!

10-25-2007, 09:43 AM	#415
Bonochick Halloweenhead Forum Moderator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cherry Lane Posts: 40,819 Local Time: 01:41 AM	Just read your review over in InterMedia, sounds like it was a fabulous show! __________________ "Knight in shining Zubaz." Bonochick [at] interference.com

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10-25-2007, 02:27 PM	#416
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: 1,700 Local Time: 05:41 AM	On one of the Ryan boards (the archive is the one I went to, I think), it appears that Indianapolis was an even more incredible night! __________________ Stand up to rock stars!

10-25-2007, 09:52 PM	#418
elevation2u Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: May 2002 Location: corner of Badlands & Magnolia Mountain Posts: 5,371 Local Time: 09:41 PM	Shakedown live

10-26-2007, 12:46 AM	#419
elevation2u Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: May 2002 Location: corner of Badlands & Magnolia Mountain Posts: 5,371 Local Time: 09:41 PM	he's on the cover of the new Paste magazine issue looking ...kind of....odd...err...interesting