Adams, Ryan - Ashes & Fire (2025 Reissue)

After the dissolution of his band, The Cardinals, in 2009 and some much-needed R&R, Ryan
Adams returned in style in 2011 with his 13th studio album.

'Ashes & Fire', produced by Glyn Johns and preceded by one of Adams’ most popular singles, ‘Lucky Now’, entered the UK chart at number nine (his best showing) and in the US at number seven.

It features significant contributions from Norah Jones (piano and backing vocals) and Benmont
Tench of Tom Petty ‘s Heartbreakers (keyboards) and is widely regarded as one of the artist’s best
and most consistent efforts.

Indeed, here in the UK BBC Music described it as, "an album that delivers more and more with
every listen,” while NME called it, “an album worth celebrating now”; an assessment that still
applies 14 years on.