Expectations are high that we will see a new, fresh, friendly, together Ryan Adams when he returns Tuesday for a sold-out solo gig at the State Theatre. Word is the country-rocker cleaned himself up during his recent hiatus, which coincided with his marriage to actress/singer Mandy Moore in 2009. Most promising of all, Adams just put out one of his mellowest, most carefully refined, happy-sounding albums, "Ashes & Fire."

Minnesota fans, however, know all too well what can happen when Adams gets to talking. Here's a look back on Adams' rubber-band displays of personality, a bipolar history that can all too easily be compared to Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

Adams as Hyde: 1994-2000

His critically ballyhooed first band, Whiskeytown -- formed in Raleigh, N.C., when he was 20 -- went through a dizzying array of lineup changes and troubled tours, much of which was attributed to the singer's behavior. A Detroit Free Press headlined summed it up: "Whiskeytown: Half band, half soap opera."

Adams as Jekyll: September 2000

All was forgotten with the release of "Heartbreaker," Adams' triumphant solo debut, featuring guests Emmylou Harris and Gillian Welch and enough classic songs to earn him a whole other level of acclaim.

Hyde: 2001

His next record, "Gold" set off a strained relationship with Lost Highway Records. He has since started his own label.

Jekyll: December 2001

Touring behind "Gold," he delivered a First Avenue concert that was tight and brilliant whenever he shut up and sang. It became a favorite bootleg.

Hyde: December 2003

The next time at First Ave did not go so well. Repeatedly referencing an interview with Minneapolis music legend Paul Westerberg (who said Adams "needs to get his teeth kicked in"), Adams spent much of the show slagging Westerberg, local music journalists, the club's sound system and more, and his performance spiraled downward. A sloppy acoustic set included such improvised lyrics as, "Yeah, so I dated an actress; you would, too." After half the crowd had left, he weepily muttered, "I just want to go home for Christmas."

Jekyll: June 2007

At the Cedar Cultural Center, Adams once again looked worse for wear. It would be his best local performance yet, though, with the tight backing of his then-new band the Cardinals and a focused Adams. He even laughed about past transgressions when a fan shouted out, "Welcome back to Minneapolis." Said Adams, "You couldn't keep me away. And many times you should have."

Hyde: September 2007

Same tour, same band, totally different results when Adams returned to the State Theatre. He never really hit a groove and kept complaining about the sound monitors onstage. He ended it after 70 minutes and didn't come out for an encore, prompting boos.

Jekyll: December 2011?

Let's hope so.