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“For me, a record is valid when I actually hold the vinyl. Like, I've worked on the art for a while and I see the vinyl and I go "Ooh, it's an actual LP. How cool is that?" That's very sacred to me. You can't take that back, you know?”

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Ryan Adams is an American singer-songwriter known for his unique musical style and emotional expression. Since the mid-1990s, Adams has gained recognition for his versatile musical career, which encompasses various genres such as folk, rock, country, and pop. more

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