JOSH RITTER – THE BEAST IN ITS TRACKS

Josh Ritter’s eloquent phrasing and lyrics take you down a winding imaginative journey in every song, so it’s no surprise to discover that he is not only a successful and respected country musician, but also a  published novelist; his first novel, Bright’s Passage, was published in 2011. In his seventh studio album, The Beast In Its Tracks, the American singer-songwriter wields songs with just as much prowess for words and narrative as in his novel. Flitting the fine line between country and folk music, Ritter’s voice is the simple, delightful accompaniment to lush acoustics which make Americana country music sound friendly again. (KD)

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