Ryan Adams - The Suicide Handbook (LP)

Ryan Adams – The Suicide Handbook

The Suicide Handbook finally receives an official release, bringing one of Ryan Adams’ most sought-after and legendary recordings out of the shadows. Originally recorded during the early stages of his solo career and circulated for years only as a fan-favourite bootleg, this collection captures Adams in a remarkably raw and intimate setting. Stripped-back acoustic arrangements, late-night vocals, and deeply personal songwriting create an atmosphere that feels both fragile and immediate. Themes of heartbreak, loneliness, hope, and emotional honesty run throughout these recordings, showcasing a songwriter at his most vulnerable. Long celebrated by devoted fans for its lo-fi beauty and unfiltered performances, The Suicide Handbook stands as a fascinating snapshot of a pivotal creative period and an essential addition to any Ryan Adams collection. 

Tracklisting

1. Wild Flowers

2. Perfect and True

3. Tell It to My Heart

4. She Wants to Play Hearts

5. Pretenders

6. Famous Eyes

7. Touch, Feel & Lose

8. Firecracker

9. La Cienega Just Smiled

10. For No One

11. You Don't Know Me

12. Bow to the Sad Lady

13. Off Broadway

14. Cracks in the Photograph

15. I'm Waiting

16. Cry On Demand

17. Miss Sunflower

18. Just Saying Hi

19. California Love

20. Idiots Rule the World

21. Chicago