Orion

Yes, folks, what we have here is Ryan Adams’ “Sci-fi” album. Well, to be more precise, it’s a “Sci-fi Metal” album. Seriously. For those of us Adams Addicts who’ve waited patiently for two years since Cardinology—a lifetime in RA terms, since this is the mentalist who released three albums in one year, remember?—this is our great reward. A cosmic metal mutha with songtitles like “Electro Snake” and “Ghorgon Master of War”. Surely Sir taketh the piss? Well, yes and no. Let’s just say Orion as a piece of entertainment is value for money, priceless almost. You can’t listen to Orion and keep a straight face—it’d make the Lincoln Memorial smile. The Muthaship has landed, so let’s take a(n uneasy) peek under the hood.

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