Josh Ritter - Heaven, or Someplace as Nice [CD]

Cat. no: CDPYTH017
Format: CD
Barcode: 747989359926
Release Date: 08 Nov 2024
Genre: Folk

Josh Ritter's Heaven, or Someplace as Nice is a brand-new set of original songs meant to be heard together

Featuring legendary jazz guitarist Bill Frisell(appearing courtesy of Blue Note Records), this nine-song collection was recorded live in the studio over the course of just a few days, with minimal overdubs -- it was recorded quickly, and we wanted Josh's fans to hear it quickly.

This is a cozy, intimate album designed to be heard around a campfre, or late at night at home with a stick of incense burning. Josh has referred to this as his "cosmic cowboy mini-album," which seems apt -- these are new, original songs that sound old, played by an astounding group of musicians who know when to get out of the way and let the songs speak for themselves.

Notably, Josh penned"Only A River" years ago and it frst appeared on Bob Weir's 2016 solo record Blue Mountain. Bob Dylan covered the song during live shows in Japan and Italy in 2023. Josh deepens his relationship with the track by recording his own studio version for the frst time on Heaven.This will be a surprise release, with a focus on Josh's longtime fanbase.

The CD edition of Heaven, or Someplace as Niceis packaged in a cardboard four panel wallet, with a full color, 25 cm x 25 cm, two-sided lyric sheet.

The CD release is being sold alongside a "transparent strawberry with black swirl" LP edition of 600 units - a vinyl variant exclusively available at music retail.

Digital content, select fall and winter tour dates, and an aggressive social media campaign, including videos and advertising, will drive awareness and interest in this brand new mini-album.

Josh is creating separate video content promoting independent retail's support of this album, and the exclusive vinyl.

CD Tracks: The Bride / Stretching Wire / Shadows / Stars In the Crown / (Still) the Still of the Night / Where the Dream Ends / Only A River / Just A Few Tears, Pt. 2 / I'm Not Smiling