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4 out of 5 stars

Ryan Adams, Prisoner ยฉ Blue Noteโ€œDo You Still Love Me?โ€ doesnโ€™t give rock singer/songwriter veteran Ryan Adams a game changer, but does find Adams at his best. ย 

Singer/songwriter Ryan Adams has been around for a minuteโ€ฆseveral minutes actually.ย  Even so, heโ€™s underrated and under appreciated.ย  Adams earned some much-needed attention a couple of years ago, when he earned a couple of Grammy nominations (heโ€™s earned seven nominations overall). Still, he continues to grind, this time with โ€œDo You Still Love Me?,โ€ a single from his forthcoming album, Prisoner (2017).

โ€œDo You Still Love Me?โ€ opens mysteriously, exhibiting sensitivity, thanks to the organ pad.ย  That sensitivity is short lived, with guitar interjections intensifying the emotion. Eventually, those interjections remain consistently, showcasing familiarity to Ryan Adamsโ€™ musical sound. ย The development of this record is superb โ€“ exceptional pacing to say the least.

Little need to expand further upon the theme of the record โ€“ the title says it all.ย  Adams begins his vocal performance tenderly. Much like the progression of the song itself, he embraces an assertive, gritty approach.ย  He sounds authentic, as he asks the titular question: โ€œDo you still love me?โ€ All in all, he sounds rock solid.


Final Thoughtsย 

Overall, โ€œDo You Still Love Me?โ€ gives Ryan Adams another fine addition to his collection. The song isnโ€™t game changing, but showcases a talented musician flexing those talents without a hitch.ย  Will Adams grown in popularity with โ€œDo You Still Love Me?โ€ No, but he should definitely maintain his fan base.

4 out of 5 stars


Ryan Adams โ€ข Prisoner โ€ข PaxAmericana /Blue Note โ€ข Release: 2.17.17
Photo Credits: PaxAmericana /Blue Note

 

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the musical hype

the musical hype aka Brent Faulkner has earned Bachelor and Masters degrees in music (music Education, music theory/composition respectively). A multi-instrumentalist, he plays piano, trombone, and organ among numerous other instruments. He's a certified music educator, composer, and a freelance music journalist. Faulkner cites music and writing as two of the most important parts of his life. Notably, he's blessed with a great ear, possessing perfect pitch.

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