Adams used to be the singer for a great AltRock/AltCountry band called Whiskeytown. Then he struck out to record some solo work. With this album he struck (no pun intended) gold. The first single from the album ('New York, New York') is just now getting attention because of the video (currently in heavy rotation on m2). The video was shot 4 days before the attack on NY and prominently features shots of the World Trade Centers. As far as the rest of the record goes. Imagine a young (understandable) Bob Dylan, crossed with a young Bruce Springsteen and you're on the right track. - Dr Fever