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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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