Golden Age of Radio (album) explained

Golden Age of Radio
Type:	studio
Artist:	Josh Ritter
Cover:	Josh.ritter.golden.age.jpg
Released:	2002, 2009 (deluxe edition)
Recorded:	2000 Undercover East (the garage at his manager’s friend’s house), Soundgun Philadelphia, The Electric Cave Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Length:	45:54
Label:	Signature
Producer:	Darius Zelkha
Prev Title:	Josh Ritter
Prev Year:	1999
Next Title:	Me & Jiggs EP
Next Year:	2002

Golden Age of Radio is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Josh Ritter. It was Ritter's first album to be released nationally after he was signed to Signature Sounds. According to his official website,^[1] Golden Age of Radio was originally self-released in 2001 and passed out at shows. This self-pressed version contained a different, solo version of the title track called "Country Song," different mastering, and a different track order.^[2]

Critical reception

The album was received enthusiastically by critics, who frequently compared him to musicians such as Nick Drake, Bob Dylan, and Neil Young, but failed to reach a large audience in the United States. The album was a success in Ireland,^[3] where, thanks to good word-of-mouth and an opening spot on The Frames' tour followed by frequent headlining gigs, Ritter is now considered "a minor celebrity."^[4]

Track listing

All songs written by Josh Ritter.

1. "Come and Find Me" – 3:52
2. "Me & Jiggs" – 3:07
3. "You've Got the Moon" – 3:12
4. "Lawrence KS" – 4:15
5. "Anne" – 3:42
6. "Roll On" – 4:19
7. "Leaving" – 3:56
8. "Other Side" – 3:27
9. "Harrisburg" – 3:55
10. "Drive Away" – 4:09
11. "Golden Age of Radio" – 3:31
12. "Song for the Fireflies" – 4:29

Personnel

• Josh Ritter – voice, guitar, piano
• Zack Hickman – bass, guitar, mandolin, organ
• Jason Humphrey – electric guitar
• Darius Zelkha – drums

Deluxe edition

Golden Age of Radio was reissued on April 7, 2009, as a two-disc Deluxe Edition. The Deluxe Edition includes the complete original studio album along with a second bonus disc. The bonus disc contains solo acoustic versions of the original tracks (re-recorded by Ritter in Nashville of June 2008) as well as b-side and remix tracks, music videos, and a full color lyric and photo booklet.^[5]

Track listing of Deluxe Edition (Bonus CD)

1. "Come and Find Me (Solo Acoustic)" – 4:01
2. "Me & Jiggs (Solo Acoustic)" – 3:01
3. "You've Got the Moon (Solo Acoustic)" – 3:03
4. "Lawrence KS (Solo Acoustic)" – 4:28
5. "Anne (Solo Acoustic)" – 2:21
6. "Roll On (Solo Acoustic)" – 4:00
7. "Leaving (Solo Acoustic)" – 3:13
8. "Other Side (Solo Acoustic)" – 3:35
9. "Harrisburg (Solo Acoustic)" – 3:43
10. "Drive Away (Solo Acoustic)" – 3:39
11. "Golden Age of Radio (Solo Acoustic)" – 4:31
12. "Song for the Fireflies (Solo Acoustic)" – 3:27
13. "A Country Song (Original Recording)" – 3:04
14. "Don't Wake Juniper (Studio B-Side)" – 3:44
15. "Come & Find Me (Jackdrag Remix)" – 4:08
16. "Other Side (Jackdrag Remix)" – 5:50
17. "Me & Jiggs" – Music Video/Multimedia Track
18. "Other Side" – Music Video/Multimedia Track

External links

• Josh Ritter official website
• Lyrics
• Bonus CD Lyrics

Notes and References

1. Web site: Home – Josh Ritter. Josh Ritter. en-US. January 12, 2018.
2. Web site: Golden Age of Radio + Josh Ritter + The Official Web site. https://web.archive.org/web/20070223213321/http://www.joshritter.com/album_gaor.shtml. dead. February 23, 2007. February 2, 2007. January 12, 2018.
3. Web site: Josh Ritter interview – Triste Magazine. Wilcock. Steven. www.triste.co.uk. January 12, 2018.
4. Web site: CLUAS Interviews Josh Ritter. www.cluas.com. January 12, 2018.
5. Web site: News + Josh Ritter + The Official Web site. https://web.archive.org/web/20090428075852/http://www.joshritter.com/news.php?nid=192. dead. April 28, 2009. April 2, 2009. January 12, 2018.