Ryan Adams (ft. Mandy Moore): “Empty Room”
Along stops of this summer’s European solo tour, Ryan Adams has been selling a new single on limited 7” vinyl: “Empty Room” backed by a cover of Alice in Chains’ “Nutshell.” As CoS points out, Adams’ UK fansite posted details from the release indicating that his wife, Mandy Moore, contributed harmony vocals to the track, marking the first non-live collaboration we’ve heard from the couple.
The original cut, streaming above via YouTube, was co-produced by Easy Tiger’s Jamie Candiloro, so this is unlikely to be a glimpse at Adams’ forthcoming Glyn Johns-produced LP that’s been previewed live of late. “Empty Room” is a fine addition to the alt-country side of Adams’ oeuvre no less, not to mention proof that Moore can take on the role of his legendary past guests with laudable results.