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THE REVIEW
If you're looking for new emotions in songs by artists in the vein of Damien Rice, don't fall into the trap. Even though Josh Ritter supported the Irish artist on his Italian dates, their musical spirits are quite different. It's true that both have acoustic spirits, but it's their approach that divides them.
It's certainly his homeland, Idaho, that provides him with that folk vein which in Rice is subdued by the pathos and refined Irish sweetness. Perhaps to fill this gap, he moves with all his belongings to Damien Rice's land to compose "Hello Starling," produced by David Odlum, a man of great insights (Frames).
Right from the single, "Kathleen," it's clear that the results of this collaboration are exciting. It almost seems as if, during the composition of the pieces, John Mellencamp and his folk vigor ("Man Burning" and "Snow is Gone"), Simon & Garfunkel with the Kings Of Convenience to whisper sweet pop melodies ("Rainslicker"), and Tom McRae with Cat Stevens to tell us refined stories ("Bone of Song"), alternated in supervision. It is precisely this variety of moods that makes "Hello Starling" a small elegant novel of contemporary pop.
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Josh Ritter's Hello Starling stands out with its unique folk spirit, distinct from Damien Rice despite their acoustic similarities. Produced by David Odlum, the album blends energetic folk vigor and refined storytelling. The review highlights the variety of moods and musical influences shaping this elegant contemporary pop collection.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Josh Ritter
American singer-songwriter from Moscow, Idaho, known for literate lyrics and a folk-influenced indie sound; active since 1999 with albums such as Golden Age of Radio and Hello Starling.01 Reviews
