Love Is Hell Ryan Adams

• 1 Political Scientist 04:34
• 2 Afraid Not Scared 04:13
• 3 This House Is Not For Sale 03:53
• 4 Anybody Wanna Take Me Home 05:31
• 5 Love Is Hell 03:18
• 6 Wonderwall 04:09
• 7 The Shadowlands 05:18
• 8 World War 24 04:16
• 9 Avalanche 05:07
• 10 My Blue Manhattan 02:22
• 11 Please Do Not Let Me Go 03:35
• 12 City Rain, City Streets 03:47
• 13 I See Monsters 03:54
• 14 English Girls Approximately 05:41
• 15 Thank You Louise 02:50
• 16 Hotel Chelsea Nights 05:11
• Total Runtime 01:07:39

Info for Love Is Hell

The confusing, complex saga of „Love Is Hell“—initially rejected by the label, then begrudgingly issued as two EPs before it finally saw the light of day as a full album--would be just an interesting footnote if not for the shockingly high quality of the material itself. In between his incarnations as alt-country troubadour and Strokes-friendly garage-rocker, Ryan Adams turned out what just might be the best record of his career.

A beautiful, bittersweet journey through heartbreak, it's a ballad-heavy album that bears echoes of Jeff Buckley and Britpop acts from the Smiths to Coldplay. Perhaps unsurprisingly, Smiths producer John Porter is on hand to assist the formerly earthy Americana artist in his transition to fragile, melodic, Anglo-adoring balladeer. While the original EPs were weighty documents in and of themselves, „Love Is Hell’s“ full-length version bears an even greater emotional impact, as the mood is allowed to establish itself gradually and dramatically, pulling the listener into a very personal world of gorgeously observed romantic tragedy.

Ryan Adams, vocals, guitar, piano
Jon Cleary, guitars, piano, organ
Johnny McNabb, guitar
Greg Leisz, guitar
Ian McLagan, Wurlitzer piano/organ, Hammond b-3 organ
Joe McGinty, piano
James 'Hutch' Hutchinson, bass
Johnny 'Shoes' Pisano, bass
Ruth Gottlieb, violin
Sara Wilson, cello
Ricky Fataar, drums
Paul Garisto, drums
Debra Parson, background vocals
Marianne Faithfull, background vocals
Julie Delgado, background vocals

Engineered by Joe McGrath, Tom Schitck, Joe McGrath
Produced by John Porter, Ryan Adams

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.

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