http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/related-2853-ryan-adams/topic-rss.do Ryan Adams RSS feed http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23769317-cds-of-the-week.do This week's albums include offerings from Leona Lewis, Mariah Carey and world music from Mayra Andrade 2009-11-13T13:18:25Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23484263-bedroom-balladry-by-a-real-fan.do Minnie Driver's voice was pretty and held the melodies well but lacked any distinctive characteristics, says David Smyth. 2008-05-12T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23479488-ones-to-watch.do The Camden Crawl hosts a range of musicians from indie to jazz acts. Here are some of the ones that stood out at this year's event. 2008-04-21T09:14:30Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23429028-pop-goes-2007---music-review-of-the-year.do From Mika to Mozart, our music critics present their guide to a vintage year with a look back at the best albums. 2007-12-21T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23418277-off-the-record.do The influence of Billie Piper on an electro-funk duo and a look at the perfect songs for Halloween night. 2007-10-26T12:22:19Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23416202-cowboys-still-ride-a-lonely-trail.do For much of the evening, Cowboy Junkies had all the timeless splendour you'd expect from a truly cult act, says André Paine. 2007-10-10T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23415782-idol-kylie-honoured-at-q-awards.do Kylie Minogue was honoured as a music idol at the Q Awards. The star showed off a new Marilyn Monroe-esque hair do and a figure-hugging black frock at the ceremony. 2007-10-08T15:18:12Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23399865-ryan-folds-up-just-like-a-card-table.do Ryan Adams has a huge talent for songwriting, but a lot of his material is first draft sloppiness, says David Smyth 2007-06-07T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23396833-the-new-queen-of-myspace.do Perhaps it is a little early to be talking about the new Lily Allen - but with the old Lily Allen showing the strain, maybe she'd be happy to have the attention focused on Kate Nash instead. 2007-05-18T10:59:42Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23396742-blues-boy-keeps-rattling-along.do A solid performance of modern blues and folk from Willy Mason who, despite being just 22, has a singularly deep and rattling voice. 2007-05-16T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23389221-off-the-record-david-smyth.do David Smyth ponders over Starbucks' move into the music business, the coffee company's imminent signing of Paul McCartney, and Steven Seagal's upcoming Shepherds Bush Empire gig. 2007-03-16T13:34:31Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23388745-critics-choice-gig-of-the-night.do David Smyth picks the UK comeback of Seventies folk rockers America as his gig of the night. 2007-03-13T12:23:52Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23384057-off-the-record-david-smyths-column.do David Smyth discusses the threat to the Astoria, albums with excessively long track lists and buying songs direct from radio stations in his regular column. 2007-02-02T16:48:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23383432-legend-helps-us-through.do Willie Nelson generated barely any excitement from a small Wembley crowd. His band was too quiet to control the enormous space, but simply being in his presence helped raise spirits. 2007-01-29T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23372299-cds-of-the-week.do Songbird showcases Willie Nelson's tough, delicate tones, the first Who album in 24 years is released and Make Believe lacks a certain spark. 2006-10-26T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23369317-cold-in-the-country.do A joyless live performance from Ryan Adams is lamented by André Paine. And no Wonderwall cover, either. 2006-10-01T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23368546-critics-choice-top-five-gigs.do The other Mr Adams comes to town (Ryan that is), Beth Orton and Bert Jansch folk it up at the Spitz Festival and Jurassic 5 bring hip-hop to the Astoria. Read about the weekend's best live music here. 2006-09-29T14:06:20Z