Gimmie Something Good

Ryan Adams finally made his new single “Gimme Something Good” public. And as it turns out, that song is the opener on Adams’s new album, a self-titled and self-produced LP that Adams recorded at his own Pax-Am Studios in Los Angeles. The album follows the great 2011 solo album Ashes & Fire, and I recommend going back to that one and listening again. Actually, go back and listen to them all.

Produced by the legendary Glyn Johns, the studio veteran who also helmed Adam’s 2011 “comeback” album Ashes and Fire. “Gimme Something Good,” said to be the first in a series of 7″ vinyl releases, is available digitally for download here.

The new project will also feature producer/guitarist Ethan Johns, who worked with Adams on his Heartbreaker and Gold albums along with Tom Petty sideman Benmont Tench on keyboards, Don Was (aka The Chairman of Blue Note Records) on bass, Cindy Cashdollar on steel guitar and Jeremy Stacey on drums.

“Gimme Something Good” is a moody alternative rock song with a 1980s feel. The single is a little more upbeat and rock-driven than Adams’ previous hits, with its extensive musical breaks featuring an electric guitar and drums. The single also features the above mentioned Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers keyboardist Benmont Tench, British drummer Jeremy Stacey, Jeff Beck’s bassist Tal Wikenfeld, and guitarist Mike Viola, who also helped produce the single. Give the single a listen and tell me what you think!

TRACKLIST:

01 “Gimme Something Good”
02 “Kim”
03 “Trouble”
04 “Am I Safe”
05 “My Wrecking Ball”
06 “Stay With Me”
07 “Shadows”
08 “Feels Like Fire”
09 “I Just Might”
10 “Tired Of Giving Up”
11 “Let Go”

In support of the release, Adams has announced an initial batch of tour dates.

Ryan Adams 2014 Tour Dates:
07/22 – Portland, ME @ State Theatre
07/23 – Burlington, VT @ Flynn Center for the Performing Arts
07/25 – Newport, RI @ Newport Folk Fest
07/26 – Camden, NJ @ XPoNential Music Festival
08/05 – Aspen, CO @ Belly Up Tavern
08/07 – Boulder, CO @ Fox Theatre

Ryan Adams is out 9/9 on Pax-Am/Blue Note