Easy Tiger
by Ryan Adams
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 58 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 54 out of 58
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 58
  3. Negative: 1 out of 58

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  1. DanN
    Jun 17, 2007
    10
    A classic in any sense of the word. 'I Taught Myself How To Grow Old' is Adams at his all time best. This is an amazingly consistent CD. Song after song of Ryan at his best. Album of the year so far.
  2. andyB
    Jul 8, 2007
    10
    He's the Mozart of alt-country: superb even when he's 'only' going through the motions.
  3. MikeB
    Jun 1, 2007
    10
    The golden boy is back
  4. MatthewP
    Jun 24, 2007
    10
    The best songwriter on the planet is back with another album of the year effort. He's written so many varied albums its hard to call it his best, cos every one is brilliant in everyway. Even Rock N Roll is better than anything the Editors, Kaiser Chiefs, Kasabian etc can muster. He is truly a genuis!! Goodnight Rose is easily one of his best songs in years along with everbody knows The best songwriter on the planet is back with another album of the year effort. He's written so many varied albums its hard to call it his best, cos every one is brilliant in everyway. Even Rock N Roll is better than anything the Editors, Kaiser Chiefs, Kasabian etc can muster. He is truly a genuis!! Goodnight Rose is easily one of his best songs in years along with everbody knows and rip off. Overall its simple; Amazing!!! Again!!!… Expand
  5. MattP
    Jun 24, 2007
    10
    Sheer Genius!! All his best work pilled into 40 minutes!! As good as Gold and Heartbreaker!
  6. JakeL
    Jun 5, 2007
    10
    Masterpiece. For anyone who likes good music!
  7. joem
    Jul 23, 2007
    10
    best CD in awhile. Nice going Ryan!
  8. ShariZ.
    Jul 4, 2007
    10
    I love Ryan Adams!! He is a great song writer-I just can't get enough of him and his music! This CD is one of my fav's next to "Gold"!
  9. robertk
    Jul 5, 2007
    10
    This guy is soooo talented...this album is a delight from start to finish....no contenders, his ballads go straight to the heart....AWESOME and then some!
  10. StevenT
    Jun 11, 2007
    10
    Heartbreaker part II
  11. MarkW
    Jun 11, 2007
    10
    This album as it ALL, from senitive ballads to balls out 70's inspired DUMB ASS ROCK. Well done Mr Adams!
  12. Cables
    Jun 12, 2007
    10
    I guess this is his comeback album. Personally, I never thought he went anywhere.
  13. JohnW
    Jun 14, 2007
    10
    I havent heard it all but how could this genious go wrong??? and Rolling Stone's review is shit another 3.5 stars??? they need to just shut rolling stone down im tired of them seriously!
  14. raffyM.
    Jun 28, 2007
    10
    fucking awesome... good strait through.. it never falls off.
  15. FrancisR.
    Jun 28, 2007
    10
    I love this album... his best by far
  16. PaulS.
    Jul 6, 2007
    10
    Seriously, if this was Ryan Adams' first album, the critics would hail it as eclectic and a break from the typical pop album. A piece that moves from contemporary bluegrass to post-grunge edge, to straight forward singer-songwriter bliss. Personally, I am admittedly biased towards Adams' work, but all past albums aside, the man has created something worth of widespread acclaim.
  17. JR
    Aug 31, 2007
    10
    "Easy Tiger" is an exceptional album; Ryan Adams has reached a new level as an artist. Every song on the album is brilliantly crafted, every emotional note expressed musically or lyrically is pitch perfect. As great as so much of his prior work has been, much of it seems affected, as if he wanted to prove the breadth of his musical range and the inexhaustibility of his lyrical "Easy Tiger" is an exceptional album; Ryan Adams has reached a new level as an artist. Every song on the album is brilliantly crafted, every emotional note expressed musically or lyrically is pitch perfect. As great as so much of his prior work has been, much of it seems affected, as if he wanted to prove the breadth of his musical range and the inexhaustibility of his lyrical imagination. On this album, he does what great musical artists do - he recedes behind songs that transport the listener to a different place. The critics have not been so kind, but read their reviews - they have all written the same review, and it is the same review they have written for all of his previous records. One might make the same criticism of these critics that they make of Adams - they seem to believe that their every thought, however poorly informed, is worthy of speaking, writing, and sharing with the world.… Expand
  18. RyanB
    Jun 13, 2007
    10
    Right?!?!? What is the point of bashing perfect song-writing for people who feel what he puts out? Critics - go flog yourselves. THis man is simply brilliant, 'Heartbreaker' to the first few tracks I have heard from this one...and everything between has been GOLD. Unique, creative - and unlike most big talents, he gives us new tunes CONSTANTLY...endless flow of creativity.
  19. FrancisR
    Jun 25, 2007
    10
    The best Ryan has done so far
  20. IrahK.
    Aug 20, 2007
    9
    Reminiscent of his earlier music on "Demolition" Very enjoyable!
  21. EmilieS
    Jun 26, 2007
    9
    Wonderful at first listen, with lyrics that will continue to resonate with each play. "The Sun Also Sets" and "I Taught Myself How to Grow Old," are both Ryan Adams at his finest.
  22. ChuckG
    Jun 16, 2007
    9
    I think it can be safely said that our boy is on a streak. This one pulls together all of the great elements of the three 2005 albums plus some whiskeytown nods to boot. I am amazed when people slag Ryan for consistency. If he has been anything, it has been consistent since the realease of Rock and Roll. Kudos Mr. Adams!
  23. MikeC
    Jun 20, 2007
    9
    This album doesn't have any of the instantaneous hits that some of his earlier one did (i.e. Stars Go Blue, Come Pick Me Up, La Cienega, etc.), but it is more sincere and, therefore, substantive. Granted, it is a tad melancholy and country (he could have used another Halloween Head-type track to balance the mood) but Adams does melancholy country with the best of them. If you're This album doesn't have any of the instantaneous hits that some of his earlier one did (i.e. Stars Go Blue, Come Pick Me Up, La Cienega, etc.), but it is more sincere and, therefore, substantive. Granted, it is a tad melancholy and country (he could have used another Halloween Head-type track to balance the mood) but Adams does melancholy country with the best of them. If you're a Ryan Adams fan, you'll like this album (it might even end up being your favorite).… Expand
  24. JonathanB.
    Jul 1, 2007
    9
    I've listened to "Easy Tiger" about 10 times now since its release, and it's definitely a grower -- not brash genius, nothing to make you say, "Oh my God, what was that?!" but simply, and thankfully, a sturdy country-rock album that may even, in its own gentle way, be something of a classic. The lyrics are thoughtful and mature (I wish that I could fold myself away, like a card I've listened to "Easy Tiger" about 10 times now since its release, and it's definitely a grower -- not brash genius, nothing to make you say, "Oh my God, what was that?!" but simply, and thankfully, a sturdy country-rock album that may even, in its own gentle way, be something of a classic. The lyrics are thoughtful and mature (I wish that I could fold myself away, like a card table... a concertina, or a murphy bed....") Like some classic Neil Young or Gram Parsons album the first thing I want to do when I put it on is pull out my guitar and play along.… Expand
  25. BradR
    Jun 22, 2007
    9
    Not taking chances like his last 6 albums, but remarkably consistent, fun, and moving. Stellar vocal performances, and "goodnight rose" is a classic.
  26. craigm
    Jun 25, 2007
    9
    The critics are calling this a comeback album, but The man never left! Its not perfect, but its great just like every album he's made. Easy Tiger is a little more streamlined, slick, and middle of the road than any of his other albums but the tunes are there and there isnt a dud among them. It sounds like He's trying to finally sell some records and I dont blame him. He's The critics are calling this a comeback album, but The man never left! Its not perfect, but its great just like every album he's made. Easy Tiger is a little more streamlined, slick, and middle of the road than any of his other albums but the tunes are there and there isnt a dud among them. It sounds like He's trying to finally sell some records and I dont blame him. He's earned it at this point . God bless him lets hope he finally strikes GOLD… Expand
  27. JeffR.
    Jun 29, 2007
    8
    Very solid cd, similar to "Demolition" in that it feels like 13 b-sides of other albums. A lot of "Cold Roses"-sounding tracks with the occaisional "Rock N Roll" and "Heartbreaker" tracks here and there. All in all, I haven't been more excited for an album in a long time, but what I'm really looking forward to is the Ryan Adams boxset due out this Christmas (hopefully)!
  28. MattD.
    Jul 10, 2007
    8
    Mellow but not predictable, this is one of Adams's most consistently pleasing CDs. It's like he unleashed his inner country star, Ryan Adams style.
  29. JasonA
    Jun 25, 2007
    8
    At first I wasn't sure about this album. I'm a huge R.A fan but the tracks just didn't stick at first. However, this album really grew on me. This really would be a good starting point for any casual fan. It has a little bit of everything that Ryan has to offer. In my opinion the stand out tracks are; Everybody Knows, The Sun Also Sets, Two, Oh God Whatever Etc, and the At first I wasn't sure about this album. I'm a huge R.A fan but the tracks just didn't stick at first. However, this album really grew on me. This really would be a good starting point for any casual fan. It has a little bit of everything that Ryan has to offer. In my opinion the stand out tracks are; Everybody Knows, The Sun Also Sets, Two, Oh God Whatever Etc, and the ridiculous but fun Halloweenhead. My favorite album of his has still got to be Cold Roses.… Expand
  30. ScottY.
    Sep 14, 2007
    8
    Not quite as good as Cold Roses but still worth buying.
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76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. Amazon.com
    80
    A return to form in every way.
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  2. Filter
    82
    Our hero of Whiskeytown has returned. [#25, p.89]
  3. Alternative Press
    70
    Adams often finds himself revisiting his past glories on Easy Tiger. [Jul 2007, p.178]
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