Ryan Adams has released his first full-length album since facing multiple sexual misconduct allegations last year. The controversial singer/songwriter dropped Wednesdays through his own Pax Americana label and Empire digitally earlier today, with no advance warning. He also made a CD and extended LP, which will be coupled with a 7” containing two bonus tracks, available for pre-pre-order.

“Wednesdays, it’s a map to days now gone,” Adams said in a statement. “I release it to anyone who needs it, with love and humility in hopes everyone is finding some shelter in these stormy times.”

Adams was originally slated to release three records, including the previously announced Big Colors and Wednesday, in 2019. However, those albums as well as his touring plans were put on hold after The New York Times ran an extensive article on the troubled musician’s pattern of allegedly inappropriate behavior toward women. His ex-wife Mandy Moore and Phoebe Bridgers were among the high-profile performers who spoke out on record against Adams, demonstrating a history psychological abuse and manipulative behavior toward woman. Adams was also dropped by his label, Blue Note.

Though Adams denied the claims at the time, earlier this year he seemed to apologize, writing to the Daily Mail, “All I can say is that I’m sorry. It’s that simple. This period of isolation and reflection made me realize that I needed to make significant changes in my life. I’ve gotten past the point where I would be apologizing just for the sake of being let off the hook and I know full well that any apology from me probably won’t be accepted by those I’ve hurt. I get that and I also understand that there’s no going back.”

The sincerity of Adams’ comments were met with skepticism by many, including Moore. The singer and actress called his apology “curious” on Today and added, ” “I am speaking for myself, but I have not heard from him, and I’m not looking for an apology necessarily, but I do find it curious that someone would do an interview about it without actually making amends privately.”

The new version of Wednesdays features a slightly rejiggered track listing, including new tunes “I’m Sorry and I Love You” and “Dreaming You Backwards.” Eight songs originally slated for the project are also no longer included. Adams’ only known live performance since cancelling his 2019 live dates was a surprise sit-in with longtime collaborator Jesse Malin earlier this year.