Golden Age of Radio

Josh Ritter | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 24, 2004)
• Original Release Date: 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Signature Sounds Recordings
• ASIN: B00019PDF2
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #170,674 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Come and Find Me

2. Me & Jiggs

3. You've Got the Moon

4. Lawrence, KS

5. Anne

6. Roll On

7. Leaving

8. Other Side

9. Harrisburg

10. Drive Away

See all 12 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Me & Jiggs [Multimedia Track]

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Instant classic, January 4, 2005

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A. Butterfield (UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Golden Age of Radio (Audio CD)

While Josh Ritter's newest album is a little more polished perhaps (on the surface), this one is every bit as good. JR's songs are like paintings, full of detail and atmosphere; they're fabulous from across the room, but you see all kinds of things when you get up close and intimate. And he makes it seem so ridiculously easy: a stroke here and there and he's conjured up a whole scene. How does he do that? I think he writes some of the best lyrics in contemporary folk music; he's right up there with the established greats, I reckon - a natural; he makes you feel so at home with his good-natured vocals, always underplayed and subtle. There's an infectious warmth to his music that makes you listen over and over. I can't be the only person waiting with baited breath for the next album.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Early Josh, April 1, 2004

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Surfdaddy "singlefin" (Santa Cruz, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Golden Age of Radio (Audio CD)

This is the precedent to the breakout CD "Hello Starling" by Mr. Ritter. If you enjoy thoughtful lyrics and "just right" minimal accompaniment and downright catchy tunes, you should find this appealing. It's honest, real singer-songwriter music meant to be listened to over and over. Not a bad track on the CD. Some of the tracks are upbeat, some thought-provoking and introspective, all are a joy. The "Bonus CD" is a few remakes of songs on the main CD, plus one new track. The "videos" are blurry, badly edited and grainy. Never mind that. Listen and enjoy. This guy is great. Highly recommended!

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars London's burning, June 21, 2004

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Mr P R Rush (london uk) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Golden Age of Radio (Audio CD)

saw josh live in london last wednesday. he's amazing. i've never before seen an artist so obviously worthy of being on stage, and yet so appreciative. nervous smiles, looking away from the audience, and witty banter all made for one of the best gigs i've ever seen. Having now downloaded (oops!) most of his catalogue, i can safely say that he is a master-craftsman, with some of the most involved and interesting lyrics and 'soft and low' country tones, the beauty of which belie his obvious intellect.

Go and buy Josh Ritter CDs. Go and buy Josh Ritter gig tickets. Go and buy Josh Ritter - he deserves it, and even this hardcore cynic is planning to splash out some cash in appreciation.