Gold

Gold, released in 2001, is Ryan Adams's major-label solo album that expands on his alt-country roots with fuller rock arrangements and melodic folk rock songwriting. The record moves between rousing electric tracks and intimate acoustic ballads, with prominent piano, layered guitars and direct, confessional lyrics; songs such as "New York, New York", "When the Stars Go Blue" and "Answering Bell" illustrate its blend of Americana, country and rock sensibilities. The album served as a key early solo statement that showcased Adams's range beyond his earlier work with Whiskeytown.