''Golden Age of Radio'' is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter

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. It was Ritter's first album to be released nationally after he was signed to

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. According to his official website, ''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.

Critical reception

The album was received enthusiastically by critics, who frequently compared him to musicians such as

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, and

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, but failed to reach a large audience in the United States. The album was a success in Ireland, where, thanks to good word-of-mouth and an opening spot on

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' tour followed by frequent headlining gigs, Ritter is now considered "a minor celebrity."

Track listing

All songs written by

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

Personnel

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, guitar, piano *Zack Hickman – bass, guitar,

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, 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

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of June 2008) as well as b-side and remix tracks, music videos, and a full color lyric and photo booklet.

Track listing of Deluxe Edition (Bonus CD)

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

References

External links

Josh Ritter official websiteLyricsBonus CD Lyrics
{{Authority control Josh Ritter albums 2002 albums