dawhizz Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Always welcome a new album from him. Test pressing available if you want to drop $250. Also bundles including a puzzle because thats a thing now (didn't Tweedy do the same thing?). https://joshritter.merchtable.com/mobile/gathering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksuwdboots Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Awww yes. Between new Josh, new The National, new Hiss Golden Messenger (rumored to be out 9/15), and *maybe/fingers crossed* new Julien Baker, September is gonna sound reallllllll good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backpackoat Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Nice, I was just thinking of this guy apropos of nothing, so I'll take credit for him announcing this. The deluxe is available off Amazon as well for those looking to save on shipping. Also here is the new song: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney Crosley Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Excited, but slightly hesitant....his last two have been pretty underwhelming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backpackoat Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 The tour alongside this album is coming to my town. Has anyone seen him live? How would you recommend it for a generally casual fan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksuwdboots Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 56 minutes ago, Sidney Crosley said: Excited, but slightly hesitant....his last two have been pretty underwhelming. I agree on Beast, but Sermon has been a grower for me, I'd rank it in the same tier as So Runs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksuwdboots Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 19 minutes ago, backpackoat said: The tour alongside this album is coming to my town. Has anyone seen him live? How would you recommend it for a generally casual fan? I think he's great live, one of my favorites, I try not to miss him when he comes to town. He always seems so happy to be up on stage and playing music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney Crosley Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 11 hours ago, ksuwdboots said: I think he's great live, one of my favorites, I try not to miss him when he comes to town. He always seems so happy to be up on stage and playing music. Totally agree. Have seen him 5-6 times in the last 15 years and he does not disappoint. Genuinely appears to love to play, which is so important to me. Might check him out on this tour - haven't seen him since a preview show for Beast in its Tracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney Crosley Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Is anyone else as disappointed as I am with this new record? It just feels a lot more forced - the songwriting in particular I found lacklustre (the production is actually some of the nicest of any of his albums). Usually his clever wordplay makes his songs stand out, but other than Dreams, there really isn't much of it that is too exciting. Trains Go By is a huge misstep - almost sound like he's going for the easy hooks rather than writing a song (the chorus just seems too obvious). Obviously I like that he's not just trying to redo Animal Years/Hello Starling, but this album feels a bit directionless (or just that it really wants to be a Grateful Dead album, but truly is not one). The middle, with three 6+ minute songs in a row, is quite the slog.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admerr Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 9 hours ago, Sidney Crosley said: Is anyone else as disappointed as I am with this new record? It just feels a lot more forced - the songwriting in particular I found lacklustre (the production is actually some of the nicest of any of his albums). Usually his clever wordplay makes his songs stand out, but other than Dreams, there really isn't much of it that is too exciting. Trains Go By is a huge misstep - almost sound like he's going for the easy hooks rather than writing a song (the chorus just seems too obvious). Obviously I like that he's not just trying to redo Animal Years/Hello Starling, but this album feels a bit directionless (or just that it really wants to be a Grateful Dead album, but truly is not one). The middle, with three 6+ minute songs in a row, is quite the slog.... I love his work but I honestly feel like it's been downhill since So Runs the World Away. That was his last album with multiple tracks that blew me away. Especially Another New World. Still love and respect the guy. I'll always catch him when he's in town but I just can't get excited about new material these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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