Josh Ritter

A new kid on the block (just a criminally young 23!) who's my latest object of 'besott-ment'. Anyone who's remotely 'into' Dylan or Cohen should check this guy out. He writes his own music, but is very obviously influenced by these stalwarts. (Sample Kathleen to reminisce about BD and Chelsea Hotel # 2 is, of course, a cover of one of LC's most enduring songs). My personal favourites include: California, Kathleen, Wings, Snow is Gone...and more
About the lyrics: as simple as can be...and therein lies the impact. For a more professional opinion/review/synopsis about Josh Ritter, click here and type 'Josh Ritter' in the Search box.