Josh Ritter, ‘The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter’ (Partial CD [source: JoshRitter.com])
“Wise beyond years” is a phrase that comes to mind when listening to Josh Ritter. He seems to have incredible insight into humanity all the while being tremendously adept at making great music. The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter, his fourth studio recording, continues a pattern of historical and biblical references drawing well warranted comparisons to Dylan and Springsteen. For anyone whose heard his previous albums, expectations will be high. A quick preview of the album tells me Ritter’s raising the bar yet again. File under: Rock / Indie / Folk Rock
Worth Mention
- The New Pornographers, ‘Challengers’ (Full CD)
- Patrick Park, ‘Everyone’s in Everyone’ (Full CD)
- Over the Rhine, ‘The Trumpet Child’ (Full CD)
Also Look For
DAX RIGGS, ELLIOT RANDALL, EVERYBODYFIELDS, GALACTIC, GREG BROWN, JOE NICHOLS, MEKONS, NATHANIAL MAYER, OMAR KENT DYKES & JIMMIE VAUGHAN, PETER HIMMELMAN, RILO KILEY, RONNIE MCCOURY & THE DEL MCCOURY BAND, SAM MELLON AND THE SKYLARKS, STERLING HARRISON, TOM RUSSELL/VARIOUS ARTISTS, TRAVIS TRITT, and more. See our Release Calendar for more new releases like these.
Bonus Material
- Mayer tells us that Superdrag needs our help
- Sarah chats with Marc Broussard, marking Twangville’s first interview!
- Chip reviews the new Kane, Welch, Kaplin disc
- Electric Guitar Review is giving away George Thorogood’s guitar slides. Sweet!
- Twang Nation reviews the new Elliot Randall disc
- Don’t forget to participate in our Eisley Guitar Giveaway for your chance to win an Epiphone Acoustic Guitar.
NOTE: All full album streams courtesy of AOL Music unless otherwise noted. Album streams typically expire shortly after their release.
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