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Sermon on the Rocks

Josh Ritter · 2015

88 min · 24 tracks · country · folk

A tapestry of Americana, weaving folk storytelling with country-inflected melodies and introspective lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • introspective storytelling in waves
  • dynamic journey with reflective pauses
  • heartfelt moments of quiet contemplation
  • late-night solitude and reflection
  • engaging sing-alongs with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification tracks
  • prefer standalone singles over albums

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2015, Josh Ritter was establishing himself as a respected figure in the folk and country scene, following his acclaimed album 'The Beast in Its Tracks' from 2013. 'Sermon on the Rocks' marked his sixth studio album and showcased a continued evolution in his songwriting and production approach, steering into more personal and reflective territory.
Stylistic neighbors
Sufjan Stevens· Iron & Wine· Fleet Foxes

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Birds of the Meadow 3:14
  • 2 Young Moses 4:08
  • 3 Henrietta, Indiana 3:43
  • 4 Getting Ready to Get Down 3:16
  • 5 Seeing Me Round 4:58
  • 6 Where the Night Goes 3:49
  • 7 Cumberland 2:17
  • 8 Homecoming 5:30
  • 9 The Stone 3:55
  • 10 A Big Enough Sky 2:47
  • 11 Lighthouse Fire 3:12
  • 12 My Man on a Horse (Is Here) 3:48

Disc 2

  • 1 Birds of the Meadow (home recording) 3:16
  • 2 Young Moses (home recording) 3:17
  • 3 Henrietta, Indiana (home recording) 3:05
  • 4 Getting Ready to Get Down (home recording) 3:18
  • 5 Seeing Me Round (home recording) 4:45
  • 6 Where the Night Goes (home recording) 4:00
  • 7 Cumberland (home recording) 1:57
  • 8 Homecoming (home recording) 6:06
  • 9 The Stone (home recording) 3:47
  • 10 A Big Enough Sky (home recording) 3:02
  • 11 Lighthouse Fire (home recording) 3:05
  • 12 My Man on a Horse (Is Here) (home recording) 3:47

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