Jacksonville City Nights
by Ryan Adams
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. PopMatters
    60
    Adams still hasn't made the solo record that everyone feels he's capable of, but Jacksonville City Nights ranks with his most solid records.
  2. Prefix Magazine
    60
    Perhaps Adams is just earning cheap sympathy with his strained, tour-weary voice, or maybe it’s just too thrilling to hear him revisit Gram, but Jacksonville City Lights does seem to come by its sound honestly.
  3. Blender
    60
    It's the sound of a New Yorker coming home for a breath of country air. [Nov 2005, p.130]
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  5. Entertainment Weekly
    58
    Somebody tell this man to take a vacation. [30 Sep 2005, p.94]
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  6. Mojo
    40
    Frustratingly, Adams' insistence on releasing his every whim means that for each wonderful My Heart Is Broken or Pa, there's a rather ordinary The Hardest Part, dreary Silver Bullets or simply stinking Dear John. [Oct 2005, p.112]
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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 54 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 54
  3. Negative: 5 out of 54
  1. TheDaveHimself
    Aug 6, 2011
    7
    Like Cold Roses, some of Ryan Adam's best songs are mixed with a few sub par. Doesn't take away too badly, but it's noticeable. The countryLike Cold Roses, some of Ryan Adam's best songs are mixed with a few sub par. Doesn't take away too badly, but it's noticeable. The country western angle fits him perfectly though. "Dear John" will be a country staple for decades to come.… Full Review »
  2. DustyG
    Sep 28, 2006
    10
    Perfect example of mult-genre talent. Perfect voice that puts the album over the top. It does what all good art should do, makes your self Perfect example of mult-genre talent. Perfect voice that puts the album over the top. It does what all good art should do, makes your self reflect. Through the good and the bad. The perfect stepping stone after cold roses. It makes sense.… Full Review »
  3. reidf
    Aug 10, 2006
    10
    my favorite ryan adams CD to date. Beautiful song after beautiful song.... but it does take time for it to mature in your head. Just apply a my favorite ryan adams CD to date. Beautiful song after beautiful song.... but it does take time for it to mature in your head. Just apply a little patience.… Full Review »
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