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Sermon On The Rocks

Josh Ritter

Sermon On The Rocks

Eighth studio album from the Idaho-born Americana singer songwriter

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6.5

Label
Pytheas Recordings
UK Release date
23/10/2015
US Release date
23/10/2015
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  1. 8.0 |   NOW

    Ritter draws liberally from the well of himself, others and the Bible, and it's a fun ride
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  2. 7.0 |   Gig Soup

    A strong, well-defined album that benefits from Ritter’s lyrical talent and soulful singing
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  3. 7.0 |   All Music

    An album where Josh Ritter allows himself to have some fun while showing that his skills as a songwriter have emerged unscathed after his divorce
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  4. 7.0 |   Rolling Stone

    With his latest, Ritter has achieved the near impossible, fully reimagining his own art while still holding close to what's always made him special
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  5. 6.0 |   The Irish Times

    Even when Ritter is trundling gently along, his stories are usually worth eavesdropping in on
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  6. 6.0 |   Exclaim

    It will always be a pleasure to hear Ritter's songs, to spend some time in his warm, rich universe. But he needs a new band, badly
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  7. 6.0 |   The Music

    There's often so much happening here that the songs somewhat lose their intimacy and with that, their lasting impact.
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