Ryan Adams surprise releases 5 albums at once: a total of 77 songs in a single day

Ryan Adams He has taken the lead and has released 5 new albums to start 2024: Sword & Stone; Star Sign; Prisoners (Live); heat wave and 1985. All of them, under their own record label, PAXAM, founded in 2004.

The albums have been available on digital platforms since January 1, the date on which the North American decided to surprise his fans with a somewhat late, but unique Christmas gift. As a curiosity, the singer has revealed where the covers for each of his projects came from. Created by @dillingerprints, “Stephen is the guiding light and voice of PAXAM’s aesthetic. In this moment when my bizarre ideas and arbitrary photos mix like clouds or a lost rosary that I see when I go for a runhe has been able to transform covers, t-shirts and any crazy thing we can think of into the most beautiful, classic, cool and easily recognizable thing in the world.”

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In a single day, Adams has released a total of 77 songs, among which are the live versions of their album Prisonerspublished in February 2017. The majority, however, are unreleased and navigate between the rock and roll of Bruce Springsteen and the punk rock (garage and somewhat dirty) of Ramones.

It should be noted that it is especially striking that several of the tracks 1985 They barely reach a minute in length, So we can venture to say that they are simple demos and unfinished songs in which Ryan has experimented with sound and specific themes.

“Happy New Year. Happy 2024. I’m Ryan Adams, he of music, novels, art and questionable guitar solos. I just wanted to thank everyone who has pre-ordered an album and those who have made it possible be a great day of reproductions in streaming for me. “It’s incredible,” he thanked the reception through his social networks.yes.