''Gathering'' is the ninth full-length studio album by American singer-songwriter
Josh Ritter
Josh Ritter (born October 21, 1976) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and author who performs and records with the Royal City Band. Ritter is known for his distinctive Americana style and narrative lyrics. In 2006, he was named one of ...
. It was released September 22, 2017 on Pytheas Recordings.
Critical reception
Rolling Stone
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described ''Gathering'' as a combination of country, gospel, and soul.
Brian D’Ambrosio of
Huffington Post
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said Ritter was uncertain, brisk, and contemplative while remaining intimate to the listener.
Track listing
All songs written by
Josh Ritter
Josh Ritter (born October 21, 1976) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and author who performs and records with the Royal City Band. Ritter is known for his distinctive Americana style and narrative lyrics. In 2006, he was named one of ...
.
#"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
Robert Hall Weir ( ; né Parber, born October 16, 1947) is an American musician and songwriter best known as a founding member of the Grateful Dead. After the group disbanded in 1995, Weir performed with The Other Ones, later known as The Dead ...
) – 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
Josh Ritter (born October 21, 1976) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and author who performs and records with the Royal City Band. Ritter is known for his distinctive Americana style and narrative lyrics. In 2006, he was named one of ...
– acoustic and electric guitar, lead and harmony vocals
* Zackariah Hickman – bass, acoustic guitar, Wurlitzer
* Sam Kassirer – piano, organ, synthesizers, percussion
*
Josh Kaufman
Josh Kaufman (born November 9, 1976) is an American soul singer and singer-songwriter. A native of the Tampa Bay area in Florida, Kaufman is based out of and resides in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is best known for winning the season 6 of NBC's ' ...
– 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
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* Mixed by Chris Shaw and Trina Shoemaker
* Mastering by Jeff Lipton
* Cover Art by Josh Ritter
References
External links
Josh Ritter official website
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Josh Ritter albums
2017 albums