What I said about Josh Ritter a year and a half ago pretty much stands true today, except that now there’s another great release to add to his repertoire, including the fantastic, Dylan-esque “To the Dogs or Whoever” offered here. They don’t make as many songwriters these days who can encapsulate the sweeping American experience and still sound as personal as your oldest and dearest friend, so set yourself to downloading (especially “Dogs,” “Kathleen,” and “Harrisburg”) and have a great weekend.
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Rarely has an album held a place in my album rotation for so long. The Animal Years is one my favorite album this year, which came completely unexpected. Nonetheless…I love this guy and can't wait to get my hands on more.