Athough most well-known around the globe for his musical works, Ryan Adams is also a talented fiction writer and poet. Here, for the first time, his non-musical writing is revealed. Adams's work rings of an emotional authenticity that provides perhaps an even deeper insight into the man than is revealed through the songs that have resonated with his hundreds of thousands of fans the world over.
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rings of an emotional authenticity that provides --perhaps an even deeper insight into the man than
is revealed through the songs that have resonated --with his hundreds of thousands of fans the world
is revealed through the songs that have resonated --with his hundreds of thousands of fans the world
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musical works, Ryan Adams is also a talented
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By cornutus
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As a fan of many modern poets I really only bought this volume because I am a fan of Adams' music. I'd read some negative reviews and wasn't expecting too much. However, half way through I can say I'm bowled over by these poems. Yes, if you just want to treat them as a further insight into your idol's inner self they're interesting, but as an extension of his art they're far more worthy. The honesty and precision of the writing is spot on. I'm purchasing his other stuff as a result of reading this (I only ordered this first to dip my toe in the water as other reviews had made me cautious). I strongly recommend this book of poems - don't let the negative responses cloud your judgement.
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Infinity Blues
18 May 2009
By S. Policoff
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Format:Paperback
I did buy this originally because I am a big fan of Ryan Adams' music, but
I've read it through, and reread parts, and think it is definitely worth
reading even if you aren't a fan, or don't know his music. Most of the poems are long, and there is quite a bit of obscenities, though they didn't see gratuitous to me. But people should know that, in case it offends them. I started to list some of my favorite of the poems--Papaw Special (for his grandfather), You Will Not Miss Me When I'm Gone, For My Father the Drunk, Electric Blue--but the list got too long. Not every poem in here works, but I found much to savor and I hope it isn't dismissed as just another vanity project by someone famous in another field--it's much better than that.
I've read it through, and reread parts, and think it is definitely worth
reading even if you aren't a fan, or don't know his music. Most of the poems are long, and there is quite a bit of obscenities, though they didn't see gratuitous to me. But people should know that, in case it offends them. I started to list some of my favorite of the poems--Papaw Special (for his grandfather), You Will Not Miss Me When I'm Gone, For My Father the Drunk, Electric Blue--but the list got too long. Not every poem in here works, but I found much to savor and I hope it isn't dismissed as just another vanity project by someone famous in another field--it's much better than that.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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Journal Entries As Poetry?
28 Aug 2009
By Michael W. Smith
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Format:Paperback
I have been a big Ryan Adams fan since the Whiskeytown days, and Heartbreaker is a classic album. I was really excited when I heard this book was coming out. Sorry, but I think Ryan should have kept this one to himself. I know he had a serious drug and alcohol problem, and the text reads like a drunken/stoned rant about some girl(s) he's trying to connect with but is failing. I heard that he got cleaned up, but maybe he hadn't yet when he decided to go ahead and publish this book. Maybe with a clearer head, he would have thought otherwise. It's as if he gathered up all of his journal entries into a pile and threw them at the feet of his publisher. Who knows? Maybe Ryan felt he needed to publish this mammoth volume to purge himself of all his demons. If that's the case, I understand, but he does a better job at singing his pain through song.
No big deal. I'm sure some readers will get a kick out of some of the passages. The book definitely has its moments and does provide an almost painfully naked glimpse into his psyche. Maybe if it was edited and pared down a bit, it might have retained a more cohesive shape. An almost 300 page book of poetry is usually an anthology of some better poet's work, not a first collection, and Leaves of Grass this ain't.
No big deal. I'm sure some readers will get a kick out of some of the passages. The book definitely has its moments and does provide an almost painfully naked glimpse into his psyche. Maybe if it was edited and pared down a bit, it might have retained a more cohesive shape. An almost 300 page book of poetry is usually an anthology of some better poet's work, not a first collection, and Leaves of Grass this ain't.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant book for anyone who loves how Ryan Adams writes his songs
16 May 2009
By James Blevins
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I think this move to books was a flawless move for Ryan Adams. This book is an enchanting journey through the many worlds that Ryan is able to create with his words. His songs are merely a slight glimpse into a world that he can describe beautifully in this book. I read the whole book in one day and found myself coming back to phrases or lines coined in some of the poems and thinking how apt and revealing they are. Ryan is such a master at hitting the mark and writing that are so close to the bone. Some songs for me are too close that I couldn't even listen to them after a break up. Just too much. This book is very much like that in that so much has seemed to happen to this guy and so much was said, it's hard to grasp it all in the first read. Many multiple readings are required to really fully grasp how much is revealed in this debut. I can only say bravo! I look forward to more releases such as this.
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