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Cardinology

Ryan AdamsAudio CD
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (63 customer reviews)

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Ryan Adams is a multiple-Grammy-nominated singer songwriter from Jacksonville, NC whose critically acclaimed and commercially successful albums both as a solo artist and with the Cardinals have included Heartbreaker (2000), Gold (2001), Love Is Hell (2004), Cold Roses (2005) and Easy Tiger (2007) which TIME magazine hailed as "a career breakthrough." Adams is also the CEO of his own ... Read more in Amazon's Ryan Adams Store

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  • Audio CD (October 28, 2008)
  • Original Release Date: 2008
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Lost Highway
  • ASIN: B001GJ7ZMK
  • In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (63 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #47,749 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Although the album's title may lead you to believe that this is a compilation, Cardinology is, in fact, a new album! Like its predecessor Easy Tiger, which TIME magazine hailed as "a career breakthrough," Cardinology is a concise and focused collection of twelve unadorned gems. The Cardinals are: Ryan Adams (vocals, guitar, keys), Neal Casal (guitar, vocals), Chris Feinstein (bass, vocals), Jon Graboff (pedal steel, vocals) and Brad Pemberton (drums).

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18 of 21 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Cardinology October 28, 2008
Format:Audio CD
Cardinology is my introduction to the world of Ryan Adams, and I have to say, I'm rather pleased with it. It's obvious that Adams is a man who reveres the classics, as sounds of classic country, Elton John, and especially Neil Young are very prevalent in the music, working into a seamless blend which results in something greater than the sum of its parts. The music runs through the typical gamut of moods for a modern indie rock musician, hitting all the high points of ballads, slow rockers, barn burners, and country folk mashups. Adams has a distinctively Neil Young-ish voice, which I suppose can either be a great asset or a terrible burden depending upon the listener. Personally, I dig his voice, which lends itself easily to the variety of styles seen on this record.

The individual songs are solid, but just like with the albums various styles, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. While no individual song really stuck out to me as an instantly appealing, needs-to-be-on-infinite-repeat kind of track, there were none I really disliked. I think fans of Adams will no doubt enjoy this record, and as I've seen, it may not be a bad place for newcomers to start.

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20 of 26 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable and solid effort October 29, 2008
By Howlinw
Format:Audio CD
"RYAN ADAMS IS THE SONGWRITING GENIOUS (sic) OF OUR MILLENIUM" proclaims one ecstatic reviewer on this page, while others on the opposite side of the spectrum urge the reader to go buy Cold Roses instead. Obviously this disc is divisive among the various camps of Ryan Adams fans, and that's surprising to me given how straightforward and pleasing this music sounds. But then, I am a relative newcomer to the world of Ryan Adams and the Cardinals so perhaps there's more to this than I'd think.

A bit of background. I have all the Whiskeytown material (or at least I think I do, I bought the 3 CDs available at the time) plus a copy of Heartbreaker, but after that I got off the train. Ryan's output became confusing and difficult to follow (stylistic jumps, overlong albums and a plethora of new material of dubious quality) and the music media often cast him as a whiny, narcissistic baby which is always a turnoff (quite frankly I usually don't care about such things but some of the stories did have an impact on whether I wanted to give my money to this guy). But recent positive reviews of Easy Tiger and reports that Adam has cleaned up his act and decided to focus on his music with more seriousness of purpose got me interested. This album is where I got back on the train and I'm happy I did so.

Adams is apparently one of those guys who has absorbed a lot of influences over the years. I'm not sure how old he is but I think he's probably at least about a half-decade younger than myself, which means he grew up in the era of alternative rock. However it's also clear that he's spent some time with classic rock as well - possibly the Grateful Dead and/or the Eagles - as well as the classic country stuff that formed the backbone of the Whiskeytown sound. Thus the album sounds both modern (the production is rich, not unlike a U2 record) and classic, which to me is appealing. Songs like "Cobwebs" reflect more of the 80s alt-rock influence, while "Go Easy" falls into more of the classic rock camp. The closing track "Stop" is beautiful and shows that Adams has learned something from whatever rehab he's been in. Somehow it all gels, the various threads coming together to create a song cycle that is appealing and sounds of a piece.

Now to finish where I started, this may be the closest thing we have to the "classic rock of the new milleneum," but I wouldn't call this a work of genius. It's just a good, solid album that I know I'll still enjoy years down the road, and that's enough to make me happy. It's also enough to make me want to check out Cold Roses and see what I've been missing. Score one for Adams - good job, mate.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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When approaching a new Ryan Adams CD, I've always found that one should be a little wary, a little drunk, or perhaps both. He has a capricious sort of genius that is a little like lightning in a bottle. When he is hot, man he can light up the sky. When he is not, well, he is still often better than most other folks around. But the trick is, you never know who you are going to get...will it be the bad boy throwing out rock and roll at full tilt? Will it be the sensitive boy who just had his heart broken? The newly mature adult alternative darling? Well, for cardinology, I think they are all here to some extent.

Cardinology is a very solid, very well done collection of songs that are easy to like. He builds on the strengths of Easy Tiger, relying on his excellent backing band, the Cardinals. The songwriting is generally good, although it isn't his sharpest (see his towering masterpiece, Cold Roses, or his utterly amazing alt country opus, Heartbreaker, for that). The music is generally mid tempo, strong on guitars. Ryan's voice sounds fantastic--he sticks to his very strong middle register, but isn't scared to allow himself to wail when he slips into despair. He growls and pleads, shimmying up and down the scales when the moment requires, but grounds everything in the best portion of his middle range baritone. There is a dearth of the slide guitar that I had enjoyed on many of his earlier works, but I can certainly overlook this.

Lyrics alternate between assured posturing and raw pain. "I wish I could tell you just how I'm hurt," he says on Crossed Out Name, one of the stand out tracks on the album. Later, on Natural Ghost, he says "I was waiting around for somebody to die/...I think of somewhere I'd like to be and hold that in my mind/ but there's always tonight..." These two quotes encompass many of the themes of the album--the pain at the past, regret, and yet some expectation that some longing may be fulfilled.

This is an album that starts out easy to like with a number of simply structured basic rock songs. The middle of the album becomes stronger and stronger, until by Evergreen you realize that his songwriting continues to mature and get better--and with repeated listens gets better. I think that it will settle out signficantly better than Easy Tiger, much better than Demolition, as he seems more comfortable in his own skin, less like he has something to prove, but not quite as good as Cold Roses (that one will be hard to top regardless). It is one that should easily satisfy most of his fans, and is a good gateway for new fans as well.

Ultimately, then, this is an easy recommendation for those who already like Ryan. For those who are taking a chance, do so with confidence. This is a very very solid effort. For those who have never enjoyed him, I'm not sure this will change your minds, but go back and give "Heartbreaker" another chance.
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5.0 out of 5 stars excellent item
this is a great album, but not the best i have heard. i do recommend buying it. mellow. wife loves it.
Published 16 months ago by Drag-on
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Ryan Adams winner!
Just got it in the mail and can't stop playing it. Been a Ryan Adams fan for a while but am now just realizing how much good music He and the Cardinals have made. Read more
Published on March 30, 2011 by Jason Harris
5.0 out of 5 stars Adams' Best: An Alt-Rock Masterpiece
Littered throughout the copious reviews of the Adams' mountainous body of work, you're going to find "Adams best album" applied to every one several times. Read more
Published on January 4, 2011 by Robert Walsh
1.0 out of 5 stars Total crap
Do not buy this album. I bought it expecting old school stuff like "Run to You" or "Cuts like a knife". He really changed his style up alot. Read more
Published on December 10, 2010 by C. Middleton
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb addition to the Adams chronology
I appreciate the various comments from other Adams aficionados, but still want to add my bit. "Cardinology" is as good an effort as any record that came out in 2008. Read more
Published on November 13, 2010 by K. Salaets
5.0 out of 5 stars Its funny about this album
I read through the reviews and the opinions vary so wildly. It took me about 3 or 4 listens to 'get' this album. I love it. Read more
Published on June 25, 2010 by Philip J. Pollina
4.0 out of 5 stars This Album Is Like A Storm Tower If It Had Firepower
Ever the creative genius, Ryan Adams is always on the lookout for the next great song, and ever dedicated to the craft of the music, Adams tends to recharge his creative juices by... Read more
Published on November 12, 2009 by Flap Jackson
4.0 out of 5 stars A different kind of RA & the Cardinals album
Cardinology is an album that will upset some, anger many, and cause others to rejoice. It's an album that is mostly about Ryan Adams coming to terms with his life and career in... Read more
Published on October 11, 2009 by yesterday's_eyes
4.0 out of 5 stars Polished Tunes of Enjoyment
I am a huge Ryan Adam's fan with the "Love Is Hell" album being my absolute fave of mine by Ryan. This is an artist who knows how to pen a song down and crank out albums like it's... Read more
Published on August 5, 2009 by Trent
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a testament to the greatness of this artist - Ryan Adams.
I have loved the music of Ryan Adams since the days of Whiskeytown. The man knows how to write a song - a good song. Read more
Published on July 24, 2009 by The Aeolian Kid
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I just hope you're also planning on buying the album. I've listened to the leak too, and it is amazing, but on the first day it was available I pre-ordered the LP and I can't wait for it to arrive. Just received a 4-star review from Rolling Stone, too! But seriously, I hope you're planning on... Read more
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