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Fast Facts
- Born: October 21, 1976
- Genre: folk
- Origin: Moscow, Idaho
- Active: 1999 - present
- Albums: 6
- Labels: Signature Sounds Recordings, V2 Records
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Career
Inspired by artists like Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan, Ritter sings mainly narrative folk music, a subject which he studied at Oberlin College.His second album, Golden Age of Radio, proved to be his breakthrough. Under the guidance of Jim Olsen, head of Signature Sounds, the album became a hit in Ireland. Ritter's subsequent albums released through the early 2000s were met with critical praise.
Ritter continues to record and perform, notably singing with the Boston Pops Orchestra in 2008.
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Golden Age of Radio - $12.98
Josh Ritter's first catalog re-issue! His 2001 recording Golden Age Of Radio has been drastically improved. The album now includes a BONUS cd, featuring Josh performing the ENTIRE ALBUM solo acoustic, plus b-sides and videos. The bonus acou...
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This album was recorded during my senior year at Oberlin College. We worked in a tiny studio on campus, drank beer that I had just turned old enough to buy legally and began taking the first steps along the road I still walk today, eight ye...
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The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter - $13.98
Over the clatter of piano and strum of an electric guitar that opens his fourth studio album, Josh Ritter leaps into rapid-fire lyrics that reference Joan of Arc, Calamity Jane and Florence Nightingale, all of whom seem to be struck togethe...
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View All Josh Ritter Questions (30) | Ask a QuestionOPEN THREAD: NYC DJ Josh Link killed in bridge accident (2 Answers)first and foremost my condolences to the family and friends of the bereave. i do not know him personally or even heard or saw any of his work. but it ... read moreShould MLB punish Josh Hamilton for racy photos? (5 Answers)Why should Josh Hamilton face any discipline? Did he break any rules of MLB. Did he break any laws? No he didn't. Did he do something he probably shouldn't have ... read moreWhose birthday would you rather celebrate today, Chelsea Clinton or Josh Groban? Tell me why you are a fan of one or the other. (4 Answers)I doubt I would go to either party (which is good since I wasn't invited). I am not interested in all in Chelsea. What has she done? Sure, you'd get ... read moreWhich type of Figure Do You Prefer? Krysten Ritter VS Beyonce... (1 Answer)I'd have to vote for Beyonce. I like a lot of curves on my girls. I just think they look healthier. Who really wants someone who always looks like they ... read more
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