So Runs the World Away
Josh Ritter
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Curtains | Josh Ritter | 0:57 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Change of Time | Josh Ritter | 4:04 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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The Curse | Josh Ritter | 5:03 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Southern Pacifica | Josh Ritter | 4:24 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Rattling Locks | Josh Ritter | 4:25 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Folk Bloodbath | Josh Ritter | 5:16 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Lark | Josh Ritter | 3:04 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Lantern | Josh Ritter | 5:15 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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The Remnant | Josh Ritter | 3:56 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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See How Man Was Made | Josh Ritter | 3:25 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Another New World | Josh Ritter | 7:34 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Orbital | Josh Ritter | 3:29 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Long Shadows | Josh Ritter | 2:19 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| BookletDigital Booklet Josh Ritter | Josh Ritter | -- | Album Only | View In iTunes |
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iTunes Review
Josh Ritter creates music that falls through the cracks. It defies easy categorization; it dances to its own beat; it sounds like folk music that is haunted by its own particular ghosts. The Idaho-born songwriter explores many deep concepts on his fifth studio album, writing a novel tentatively titled Bright’s Passage while completing this album. “The Curse” was the song that formed the record, focusing on a Victorian archaeologist that led Ritter to seek more information about science and, specifically Newton and his concept of gravity and beyond. One need not be versed in the sciences to enjoy the murder- ballad destiny of “Folk Bloodbath” or the casual bounce of “Lark.” These are tunes still built on the belief that a well-spoken vocal and a gentle ensemble performance can cut through to the heart. “Another New World” spreads out over seven minutes with a great swell of dynamics supporting this tale to nowhere that evokes Donovan in his search for Atlantis.
Customer Reviews
top 5 albums of 2010
I'd rate this as one of the best records of 2010 -with such brilliant and diverse sonic and lyrical landscapes, it's a real genius work. Here's my list of top 5 records of 2010:
1. Josh Ritter - So Runs the World Away
2. Richard McGraw - Burying the Dead
3. Joanna Newsome- Have One on Me
4. Bonnie Prince - The Wonder Show of the World
5. Edward Sharpe - Up from Below (even though it was releaste in 2009)
Album of the Year
Top to bottom, the best album I've heard released this year. There's really not a bad (or even less-than-awesome) song on it.
So Runs the World Away reminds me most of Animal Years rather than the more recent Historical Conquests, though this new album certainly breaks ground into new territory. The lyricism is brilliant/witty/haunting/poignant/exceptional as always and holds up well against Josh's best writing (Thin Blue Flame, Girl in the War, Kathleen, so many more...)
The album is certainly more mellow than Historical Conquests, though there are a couple of excellent rockers (Orbital, Lantern). If I have to pick, the highlights among highlights are The Curse, Rattling Locks, Another New World, Change of Time. I feel very confident this album is going to get better with repeat listens.
Honestly, though, in an age of downloading one "hit single" or a couple of songs by an artist, So Runs the World Away is a true album that should be listened to as a whole. So get the album, get your beverage of choice, sit down in front of your stereo/computer/Ipod and prepare for 50 some minutes of bliss.
Perfect
An astounding offering of beautiful songs. Lyrically brilliant and musically transcendent. An album that is sure to be a classic. No one of this era can come close to Josh. Words cannot adequately articulate the genius of this album. It is beyond words...
Biography
Born: 1976 in Idaho
Genre: Rock
Years Active: '90s, '00s, '10s
Top Albums and Songs By Josh Ritter
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Change of Time | So Runs the World Away | 4:04 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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The Curse | So Runs the World Away | 5:03 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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The Temptation of Adam | The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter | 4:11 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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To the Dogs or Whoever | The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter | 3:02 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Long Shadows | So Runs the World Away | 2:19 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Right Moves | The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter | 3:44 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Girl In the War | The Animal Years (Deluxe Edition) | 4:23 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Change of Time | Change of Time - Single | 4:04 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Vapour Trail | The Cake Sale | 3:32 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Galahad | To the Yet Unknowing World - EP | 4:16 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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- $9.99
- Genres: Singer/Songwriter, Music, Rock, Country, Alternative Country, Contemporary Folk, Contemporary Singer/Songwriter
- Released: May 04, 2010
- ℗ 2010 Pytheas Recordings
