There's all these musicians in the world, and anybody that takes enough time to create a record or even think about the fantasy of rock & roll, it's a vulnerable place to be in, it's a huge thing to do. Ryan Adams createfantasyhuge share on social
On 'Heartbreaker,' I had to sing those songs. I drank the way I did those songs. I ate the way I did those songs. I communicated the way I did those songs. With 'Gold,' I was trying to prove something to myself. I wanted to invent a modern classic. Ryan Adams classiccommunicatedrink share on social
To make a song is a gift, and once it's done it keeps evolving and changing and becomes a tool to interact with other people. It's like a conversation. Ryan Adams changeconversationevolve Change image and share on social
Fame is an unnatural construct and those who go in search of it are the least likely to find it. Ryan Adams constructfamefind Change image and share on social
I have found in black metal the lyrics are profoundly beautiful... a pathos and mythos at the same time. Ryan Adams beautifulblackfind Change image and share on social
When I start working on a batch of tunes - like roughly 10 solid tunes - I always know there'll be another 10 to follow, because for every song I invest a lot of time in, there's another song waiting behind it. Ryan Adams batchfollowinvest share on social
When I'm in New York, I just want to walk down the street and feel this thing, like I'm in a movie. Ryan Adams feelmoviestreet Change image and share on social
I think it would be wrong to consider 'Ashes and Fire' a love album. The record is obsessed with time. I believe that there is a kinder view of the self on this record. Ryan Adams albumashefire Change image and share on social
I think I've been incredibly raw my whole career. A lot of people spend a lot of time trying to look cool and spend time being guarded and putting up walls. I just never had the time. It seems more honest to say, 'Hey, this is who I am.' Ryan Adams careercoolguard share on social
Music is my thing. It's my thing; it's what I love. It's what I do. It's football to me; it's Christmas to me; religion to me; poetry to me. Ryan Adams christmasfootballlove Change image and share on social
