Orion (Ryan Adams album) explained

Orion is the 11th studio album by American singer-songwriter Ryan Adams, released on May 18, 2010, by Adams' own record label PAX AM. Described as Adams' first "fully-realized sci-fi metal concept album,"^[1] Orion was released on a limited vinyl run, and could only be purchased from the PAX AM online store. There are no plans for a wide release, but as of November 4, 2010, Adams' new site paxamrecords.com is offering a standard edition vinyl^[2] that will also include the download card of the entire album. Those who purchased the album in its limited run also received a bonus 7" single.

The album was recorded in 2006, while working on Easy Tiger with producer Jamie Candiloro,^[3] and is Adams' first full-length album release since splitting from The Cardinals in March 2009.

Orions artwork was designed by Michel Langevin of Voivod.^[4]

Influences

On the popular Ryan Adams forum, Ryan Adams Archive, Adams posted the following regarding Orions stylistic influences:^[5]

Track listing

Personnel

• Ryan Adams – vocals and guitars
• Jamie Candiloro – drums and synths
• Dale Nixon – bass

Notes and References

1. http://store.pax.am/products/orion-deluxe-vinyl
2. Web site: PAX•AM Records \ Orion Vinyl . Store.paxamrecords.com . 2011-08-06 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110810165506/http://store.paxamrecords.com/products/orion-vinyl . 2011-08-10 . dead .
3. Web site: Orion Recording . Ryan Adams Archive . 2011-08-06.
4. Web site: Ryan Adams releases Orion . Alex . Young . 2010-05-18 . 2010-05-18 . Consequence of Sound .
5. Web site: Orion on sale!! Go quickly! - Page 46 . Ryan Adams Archive . 2011-08-06.