Adam

Quirky, trippy rom-com from Magnolia/Boogie Nights director

Continuing saga of the 'real' Ryan Adams

Frothy Spielberg caper wastes classy cast

Big-hearted coming-of-age story

A kinder, gentler Ryan Adams

Following labelmate Jesse Malin's success, twentysomething Jeff Klein's take on warped American mores pitches up in a darker backwater. Opener "Everything I Alright" is a suicidal arsonist's tale built around a grisly-lullaby keyboard loop and guest (and Klein landlady!) Patty Griffin's back-ups. "If I Get To California" rocks like early Uncle Tupelo, and "Another Breakdown" is a huskier Ryan Adams.

More American recordings with Rick Rubin from everyone's favourite cowboy

Divine double bill hits the spot with some superior-quality quiet time

Seven-track mini album from UK alt.country act

Shotgun Willie recorded live in the country capital with a clutch of great names including Sheryl Crow, Ryan Adams and Emmylou Harris