Album: The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter by Josh Ritter (2007)
Genre: Alternative Country | Style: Folk
Format: Album

Description: "The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter" is the fifth full-length album by American singer-songwriter Josh Ritter. It was released in the U.S. on August 21, 2007, in Ireland on September 7, 2007 through Independent Records, and released in the rest of Europe on October 1, 2007 by V2 Records. Initial copies of the album included a limited-edition bonus EP CD containing "four little tracks - interesting 'bits and pieces' - from the recording sessions
The record was recorded in a Maine farmhouse dating to the 18th century. According to Ritter: "Lyrically, musically, and in terms of production, it's the most adventurous record I've made yet and I think when you hear it you're going to be surprised. Seriously, repeatedly, and in a good way."

Artist Background: "Josh Ritter" (born October 21, 1976) is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist and author who performs and records with The Royal City Band. Ritter is known for his distinctive Americana style and narrative lyrics. In 2006 he was named one of the "100 Greatest Living Songwriters" by Paste magazine. Ritter was born and raised in Moscow, Idaho, a college town in the northwestern part of the state. As a teenager, after hearing Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan's "Girl from the North Country" on his p... Part of the Moscow,USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Country movement. Known for Folk style.

Music Scene: Part of the Moscow,USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Country movement. Known for Folk style.

Tags: Alternative Country, Folk, 2000s, Album

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"The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter" is the fifth full-length album by American singer-songwriter Josh Ritter. It was released in the U.S. on August 21, 2007, in Ireland on September 7, 2007 through Independent Records, and released in the rest of Europe on October 1, 2007 by V2 Records. Initial copies of the album included a limited-edition bonus EP CD containing "four little tracks - interesting 'bits and pieces' - from the recording sessions
The record was recorded in a Maine farmhouse dating to the 18th century. According to Ritter: "Lyrically, musically, and in terms of production, it's the most adventurous record I've made yet and I think when you hear it you're going to be surprised. Seriously, repeatedly, and in a good way."

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