Since the demise of Whiskeytown Mr. Adams has continued to write amazing music. He is a very prolific songwriter and it is my bet he will continue to be. By example, 2005 saw the release of "cold roses" a double disc in may, "Jacksonville city nights" in sept, and 29 in dec. But back to the record in question, 2004s "Love Is Hell" was originaly released as two seperate eps. As I believe the two seperate parts where meant to make one complete whole, and as such this review is of the disc containing both.
Over all I find this record to be darker than the majority of his work. However, this is not a bad thing. Actually, I rather appreciate this. Its a pity he got the grammy nod for his cover of Oasis "wonderwall". Admitedly, his version is way moody and brilliant even though or perhaps because his voice is cracking. I just find it odd that with all of his available music, they could not find even one of his songs to nominate him for.
My favorite tracks on the record:
"This house is not for sale" is a delightful little ghost story.
"Anybody wanna take me home" comes across like a rhetorical question that he already knows the answer to.
"The Shadowlands" is like water for my dying thirst.
"Avalanche" haunts a little spot inside me.
"Do not let me go" gives voice to words I wish I could have at several times in my life.
I find "I see monsters" soothing.
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