Inspired by copious amounts of wine and food at Vutera, Josh and pal, Richard examine the creative process, the fear of failure and life as a journey rather than a destination. This episode features live performances of “Change of Time” (7:27) and “Rattling Locks” (18:56) recorded at The Living Room. Watch online at grooveablefeast.com

#5 – The Curse @ PasteMagazine.com

“Josh Ritter makes really good records. And this year, he made a really, really great record. This song just kills me. The words to this song, “Rattling Locks,” and the way this song builds and builds — you can listen to this song and listen to each player, each builds their own part to this perfect ending.” –Bob Boilen @ NPR.org

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“He whispers on “The Curse,” stomps on “The Remnant” and, yes, matter-of-factly evokes Dylan on “Folk Bloodbath” when he explains with scratchy sincerity, “That’s the sad thing with life / There’s people always leavin’ just as other folks arrive.” He’s not the only one channeling the greats, but he does it better than almost anyone else today.”

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“Ritter doesn’t make music that sticks close to fashion; he makes music that sticks in the gut and doesn’t let go.”

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“If you are familiar with Josh Ritter, than you know — by listening the the lyrics of his songs — that the man has a thing for a good turn of phrase. It won’t take you by surprise then, that he’s turning many phrases and putting them into a novel, which hits shelves next year.

The acclaimed American singer/songwriter joined me in the Post’s studio this week for a chat about the common ground between writing fiction and writing songs, and to play a pair of tunes from his latest record, So Runs The World Away…”

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“Given its multi-tiered stages, Capital Music Hall demands a certain presence from its performers to command the crowd. Josh Ritter met the challenge with gusto and admirable dedication for his gathered faithful…”

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“Ritter’s knack for melody coupled with clever lyrics that sneak up and bite you when you least expect them, kept the audience riveted, even through his intimate solo section of the show…”

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“This one’s perfect for staring down a tailgater in your rearview mirror.” – Josh Groban on Mind’s Eye in GQ