Gathering (album) explained
Gathering is the ninth full-length studio album by American singer-songwriter Josh Ritter. It was released September 22, 2017 on Pytheas Recordings.
Critical reception
Rolling Stone described Gathering as a combination of country, gospel, and soul.[1]
Brian D’Ambrosio of Huffington Post said Ritter was uncertain, brisk, and contemplative while remaining intimate to the listener.[2]
Track listing
All songs written by Josh Ritter.
- "Shaker Love Song (Leah)" – 1:03
- "Showboat" – 4:22
- "Friendamine" – 2:53
- "Feels Like Lightning" – 3:02
- "When Will I Be Changed" (featuring Bob Weir) – 5:52
- "Train Go By" – 4:26
- "Dreams" – 6:19
- "Myrna Loy" – 7:30
- "Interlude" – 1:24
- "Cry Softly" – 2:45
- "Oh Lord, Pt. 3" – 3:30
- "Thunderbolt's Goodnight" – 4:05
- "Strangers" – 3:28
Personnel
Musicians
- Josh Ritter – acoustic and electric guitar, lead and harmony vocals
- Zackariah Hickman – bass, acoustic guitar, Wurlitzer
- Sam Kassirer – piano, organ, synthesizers, percussion
- Josh Kaufman – guitar, synthesizer
- Ray Rizzo – drums, percussion
- Matt Douglas – saxophones, clarinets, flutes and horn arrangements
- Paul Rogers – trumpet
Production
- Recorded at Clubhouse Studio, Rhineback, NY; Compass Studio, Nashville, TN; The Shed, Raleigh, NC; and TRI Studios Mixed by Chris Shaw and Trina Shoemaker
- Mastering by Jeff Lipton
- Cover Art by Josh Ritter
External links
Notes and References
- News: Hear Josh Ritter, Bob Weir's Rustic Duet 'When Will I Be Changed'. Rolling Stone. 15 January 2018.
- Web site: Josh Ritter: A Full Plate for "Gathering". D'Ambrosio. Brian. September 14, 2017. HuffPost. 15 January 2018.
