New Josh Ritter!
The new album, So Runs The World Away, isn’t coming out until May 4, but you can download the first single, Change Of Time, by submitting your e-mail address at his website.
With the release of So Runs The World Away, his last album, 2007’s The Historical Conquests Of Josh Ritter, effectively becomes “old Josh Ritter,” so, to fill out this post, here are some performances from that album.
Right Moves
I hadn’t noticed until this clip – and that included when I saw Ritter this summer – that his drummer, Liam Hurley, sings along with Josh, even though he’s not miked. Maybe it’s the part of me that grew up watching Liberty DeVitto do that with Billy Joel, but I’ve got a soft spot for drummers who do that. Pete Thomas is another one, but I’d love him anyway because he’s Keith Moon crossed with Ringo.
To The Dogs Or Whoever
“I never saw a guy help a drummer before.”
Speaking of which, has anybody ever noticed that Josh’s bass player, Zack Hickman, looks a lot like Dr. Clayton Forrester?
Hmmm…between this and my post on Franz Nicolay leaving The Hold Steady, it’s been a good time for handlebar mustaches here at WFW.
[...] and his own original voice and vision. (Don’t believe me? Dave at Wings for Wheels is singing his praises today too.) His new collection is set to drop May 4, and you can get a free early download for [...]