Gathering (album)
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Gathering is the ninth full-length studio album by American singer-songwriter Josh Ritter. It was released September 22, 2017 on Pytheas Recordings.
Critical reception
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| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 88/100[1] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| Glide Magazine |   [3] |
| PopMatters | [4] |
| Slant |  [5] |
Rolling Stone described Gathering as a combination of country, gospel, and soul.[6]
Brian D’Ambrosio of Huffington Post said Ritter was uncertain, brisk, and contemplative while remaining intimate to the listener.[7]
Track listing
All songs written by Josh Ritter.
- "Shaker Love Song (Leah)" – 1:03
- "Showboat" – 4:22
- "Friendamine" – 2:53
- "Feels Like Lightning" – 3:02
- "When Will I Be Changed" (featuring Bob Weir) – 5:52
- "Train Go By" – 4:26
- "Dreams" – 6:19
- "Myrna Loy" – 7:30
- "Interlude" – 1:24
- "Cry Softly" – 2:45
- "Oh Lord, Pt. 3" – 3:30
- "Thunderbolt's Goodnight" – 4:05
- "Strangers" – 3:28
Personnel
Musicians
- Josh Ritter — acoustic and electric guitar, lead and harmony vocals
- Zackariah Hickman — bass, acoustic guitar, Wurlitzer
- Sam Kassirer — piano, organ, synthesizers, percussion
- Josh Kaufman — guitar, synthesizer
- Ray Rizzo — drums, percussion
Production
- Recorded at Clubhouse Studio, Rhineback, NY; Compass Studio, Nashville, TN; The Shed, Raleigh, NC; and TRI Studios
- Mixed by Chris Shaw and Trina Shoemaker
- Mastering by Jeff Lipton
- Cover Art by Josh Ritter
References
- ^ Gathering by Josh Ritter, retrieved 2018-01-15
- ^ Monger, James Christopher. Gathering at AllMusic. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
- ^ "Josh Ritter's 'Gathering' Wins With Intrigue & Ingenuity (ALBUM REVIEW) - Glide Magazine". Glide Magazine. 2017-09-22. Retrieved 2018-01-15.
- ^ Ingalls, Chris, "Gathering" (review), PopMatters, September 26, 2017.
- ^ "Josh Ritter: Gathering | Album Review | Slant Magazine". Slant Magazine. Retrieved 2018-01-15.
- ^ "Hear Josh Ritter, Bob Weir's Rustic Duet 'When Will I Be Changed'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2018-01-15.
- ^ D'Ambrosio, Brian (2017-09-14). "Josh Ritter: A Full Plate for "Gathering"". Huffington Post. Retrieved 2018-01-15.