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jackhammer · 01-12-2009, 05:46 AM

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Josh Ritter - The Historical Conquests Of Josh Ritter (2007)

Can I call this album frustrating? HR is a singer songwriter who peddles a commercial Folk Pop sort of vibe and this is why it's frustrating. There are some really great introspective and melodious passages of play on the album which then are forgotten with the next bland, safe middle of the road track comes along. If he dispensed with trying to be so radio friendly, then we may be able to hear an artist with genuine talent and with something to say.

I have listened to the album on a couple of occasions and it certainly gets better but there is far too much blandness for me to remember many tracks. 5/10

01-12-2009, 05:46 AM	#50 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	For Fasho: Josh Ritter - The Historical Conquests Of Josh Ritter (2007) Can I call this album frustrating? HR is a singer songwriter who peddles a commercial Folk Pop sort of vibe and this is why it's frustrating. There are some really great introspective and melodious passages of play on the album which then are forgotten with the next bland, safe middle of the road track comes along. If he dispensed with trying to be so radio friendly, then we may be able to hear an artist with genuine talent and with something to say. I have listened to the album on a couple of occasions and it certainly gets better but there is far too much blandness for me to remember many tracks. 5/10 __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”