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Ryan Adams has always included a number of cover versions in his live sets. Most prominent is  Oasis' Wonderwall (not included here) which went on to be one of his biggest ever songs when it was physically released as a single. He's an artist, also, that's whizzed between genres, unashamedly wearing his musical heart on his sleeve.

Finally Adams has released the album we've all been waiting for: his soulful, unique take on some of his favourite ever songs. Here we have 20 tracks from all over the musical spectrum taking in the Velvets, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Repalcements , Alice in Chains, then beautiful "surprises" like  The Smiths, Prince, Pixies and even Simple Minds. My personal favourite though is his moving reading of the gorgeous Black Sabbath song "Changes".

Ryan Adams has been in deep and choppy waters in recent times, and its hard not to think that his enduring love of music, coupled with his ridiculous and undeniable talent , is the one thing that's kept him afloat. Maybe these songs are his "rubber rings"? Sounds like it to me. It makes for a superb record.

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Andy says: Beautiful album featuring 20 cover songs from across the musical spectrum. Powerful renditions.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1.Powderfinger
2.Panic
3.Aching To Be
4.Don’t You Forget About Me
5.Changes

Side B
6.Headshrinker
7.The Man In Me
8.Candy Says
9.Runaway Train
10.Queen Of Hearts

Side C
11.Sympathy For The Devil
12.Harvest Moon
13.After The Gold Rush
14.Atlantic City
15.Living On A Prayer

Side D
16.Nutshell
17.Monkey Gone To Heaven
18.The Crystal Ship
19.When Doves Cry
20.True Love Will Find You In The End