Golden Age of Radio (album)
Golden Age of Radio | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 2002, 2009 (deluxe edition) | |||
Recorded | 2000 Undercover East (the garage at his manager’s friend’s house), Soundgun Philadelphia, The Electric Cave Portsmouth, New Hampshire | |||
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Length | 45:54 | |||
Label | Signature | |||
Producer | Darius Zelkha | |||
Josh Ritter chronology | ||||
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AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Guardian | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
PopMatters | Mixed[3] |
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Golden Age of Radio is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Josh Ritter. It was Ritter's first album to be released nationally after he was signed to Signature Sounds. According to his official website,[5] 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.[6]
Critical reception
[edit]The album was received enthusiastically by critics, who frequently compared him to musicians such as Nick Drake , Bob Dylan, and Neil Young, but failed to reach a large audience in the United States. The album was a success in Ireland,[7] where, thanks to good word-of-mouth and an opening spot on The Frames' tour followed by frequent headlining gigs, Ritter is now considered "a minor celebrity."[8]
Track listing
[edit]All songs written by Josh Ritter.
- "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
[edit]- Josh Ritter – voice, guitar, piano
- Zack Hickman – bass, guitar, mandolin, organ
- Jason Humphrey – electric guitar
- Darius Zelkha – drums
Deluxe edition
[edit]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 Nashville of June 2008) as well as b-side and remix tracks, music videos, and a full color lyric and photo booklet.[9]
Track listing of Deluxe Edition (Bonus CD)
[edit]- "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
[edit]- ^ "Golden Age of Radio – Josh Ritter Songs, Reviews, Credits AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved January 12, 2018.
- ^ Sweeting, Adam (December 5, 2003). "CD: Josh Ritter, Golden Age of Radio". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved January 12, 2018.
- ^ "Josh Ritter: Golden Age of Radio". PopMatters. April 1, 2002. Retrieved January 12, 2018.
- ^ "Music Review: Josh Ritter – Golden Age of Radio". Tiny Mix Tapes. Retrieved January 12, 2018.
- ^ "Home – Josh Ritter". Josh Ritter. Retrieved January 12, 2018.
- ^ "Golden Age of Radio + Josh Ritter + The Official Web site". February 2, 2007. Archived from the original on February 23, 2007. Retrieved January 12, 2018.
- ^ Wilcock, Steven. "Josh Ritter interview – Triste Magazine". www.triste.co.uk. Retrieved January 12, 2018.
- ^ "CLUAS Interviews Josh Ritter". www.cluas.com. Retrieved January 12, 2018.
- ^ "News + Josh Ritter + The Official Web site". April 2, 2009. Archived from the original on April 28, 2009. Retrieved January 12, 2018.