Golden Age of Radio | ||||
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Released | 2002, 2009 (deluxe edition) | |||
Recorded | 2000 Undercover East (the garage at his manager’s friend’s house), Soundgun Philadelphia, The Electric Cave Portsmouth, New Hampshire | |||
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Length | 45:54 | |||
Label | Signature | |||
Producer | Darius Zelkha | |||
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The Guardian | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
PopMatters | Mixed[3] |
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Golden Age of Radio is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Josh Ritter. It was Ritter's first album to be released nationally after he was signed to Signature Sounds. According to his official website,[5] Golden Age of Radio was originally self-released in 2001 and passed out at shows. This self-pressed version contained a different, solo version of the title track called "Country Song," different mastering, and a different track order.[6]
The album was received enthusiastically by critics, who frequently compared him to musicians such as Nick Drake , Bob Dylan, and Neil Young, but failed to reach a large audience in the United States. The album was a success in Ireland,[7] where, thanks to good word-of-mouth and an opening spot on The Frames' tour followed by frequent headlining gigs, Ritter is now considered "a minor celebrity."[8]
All songs written by Josh Ritter.
Golden Age of Radio was reissued on April 7, 2009, as a two-disc Deluxe Edition. The Deluxe Edition includes the complete original studio album along with a second bonus disc. The bonus disc contains solo acoustic versions of the original tracks (re-recorded by Ritter in Nashville of June 2008) as well as b-side and remix tracks, music videos, and a full color lyric and photo booklet.[9]