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Released 20 years ago

Girl in the War

Josh Ritter · 2006

27 min · 7 tracks · country · folk

A poignant blend of folk storytelling and country-inflected melodies that explore themes of love and conflict.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • poignant storytelling for introspection
  • acoustic warmth for quiet evenings
  • short narratives with emotional depth

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2006, 'Girl in the War' marked Josh Ritter's third studio album, following his critically acclaimed release 'Hello Starling' in 2005. At this point, Ritter was solidifying his reputation as a prominent figure in the modern folk revival, building on the momentum from his previous successes.
Stylistic neighbors
Sufjan Stevens· Iron & Wine· Fleet Foxes

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Girl in the War 4:24
  • 2 Blame It on the Tetons 4:03
  • 3 Harbortown 3:13
  • 4 Peter Killed the Dragon 2:30
  • 5 Monster Ballads (Early version) 4:35
  • 6 In the Dark (acoustic demo) 4:27
  • 7 Girl in the War (acoustic demo) 4:17

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