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Thanks to the good people at NPR, fans can now hear the new album from storied singer-songwriter Ryan Adams. Prisoner isn't due until February 17, but a full stream of the LP is now available below.

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The 12-song collection, Adams' 16th studio release, comes just a month away from his appearance at day two of Gasparilla Music Festival on March 12. The early listen of Prisoner also couldn't have come on a more perfect day — Valentine's Day — since it explores the aftermath of the singer's split from actress and singer Mandy Moore.

Have a listen to an early contender for album of the year below. Call your local record store to see if they'll carry the release.

Read his 2016 intro letter and disclosures from 2022 and 2021. Ray Roa started freelancing for Creative Loafing Tampa in January 2011 and was hired as music editor in August 2016. He became Editor-In-Chief...