Big Colors cover

Released 5 years ago this June

Big Colors

Ryan Adams · 2021

39 min · 12 tracks · country

A colorful exploration of emotional landscapes wrapped in melodic twists and country-tinged rock rhythms.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady flow with emotional peaks
  • colorful melodic explorations
  • short tracks for quick engagement
  • for reflective afternoons
  • cathartic expressions of vulnerability

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer lengthy, sprawling albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on June 11, 2021, 'Big Colors' marked Ryan Adams' return after a hiatus and significant personal controversies. This album followed his 2017 release 'Prisoner' and showcased a more introspective approach, reflecting both artistic maturity and resilience during a tumultuous period in his career.
Stylistic neighbors
Jason Isbell· Jeff Tweedy· Sturgill Simpson

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Big Colors 3:07
  • 2 Do Not Disturb 3:00
  • 3 It’s So Quiet, It’s Loud 3:19
  • 4 Fuck the Rain 3:33
  • 5 Manchester 2:52
  • 6 What Am I 2:48
  • 7 Power 2:42
  • 8 I Surrender 2:39
  • 9 Showtime 4:06
  • 10 In It for the Pleasure 4:20
  • 11 Middle of the Line 2:49
  • 12 Summer Rain 3:45

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