October is just turning out to be such an amazing month for me already and it is not even here yet. With a planned trip to Madison, WI to see Ryan Adams & The Cardinals, the release of Ray LaMontagne’s new album, and 2 Ray shows I am attending in NYC and Chicago, I really didn’t think it could get any better for me. I’ve stated it before on this blog and I’ll say it again: these two men are the musical loves of my life! Adding to all this excitement for me is the confirmation that Ryan & The Cardinals are releasing Cardinology October 28th on Lost Highway Records. I pretty much spit my drink on the keyboard when I read the news.
The album will be produced by Tom Schick who worked on Cold Roses and Jacksonville City Nights with them.
This will be the band’s first album to be billed as soley as The Cardinals.
Preorder Cardinology on vinyl: here
This vinyl version includes a bonus 7″, a comic book and a digital download code.
Track Listing:
1. Born Into A Light
2. Go Easy
3. Fix It
4. Magick
5. Cobwebs
6. Let Us Down Easy
7. Crossed Out Name
8. Natural Ghost
9. Sink Ships
10. Evergreen
11. Like Yesterday
12. Stop
First single “Fix It” will be digitally released to radio Tuesday, September 23, while “Stop” will receive a sneak premiere in the Tuesday, September 30 episode of THE CLEANER on the A&E network (check local listings).
In other news from Planet Cardinal, Infinity Blues, Ryan Adams’ first ever collection of non-musical writing will be published March 16, 2009 by venerable independent house Akashic Books. Infinity Blues will be available for pre-order through Akashic’s website beginning Monday, October 6 at
http://www.akashicbooks.com/ryanadamspreorder.htm.
Pre-orders will include a signed hardcover copy of “Infinity Blues,” with a bonus poetry chapbook by Ryan Adams titled “Sad American Mythology.” The limited edition signed and numbered chapbooks will be available only through the Akashic Books website as part of this pre-order
Wow, sounds like there is going to be a lot of extras (tracks included). Can’t wait to hear the studio versions of the magnificent new live tracks.
Ryan and Cardinals,
Ive been a fan for about 10 years, I’m 19 years old and cant begin to explain how taken back I am by this album. Very good work guys. I knew it was going to be a good one when the band played in Columbus Ohio. My friend and I were front row and actually got yelled at by some guy in the row behind us for standing up while you played “Come Pick Me Up”. But honestly it was uncontrolable. Anyway I just wanted to let you know, coming from a long time fan, the show and the new album is amazing. very impressive. Thank you.
Savannah from Ohio