Apr 12, 2010

Moscow, ID folk-popper Josh Ritter recently swung by Daytrotter‘s recording studio, The Horseshack, for a stirring acoustic set of new tracks and classic numbers. One of the new cuts, “The Curse,” follows an unlikely, ill-fated romance between an undead mummy and an adventurous archaeologist. Only a songwriter like Ritter can twist a curio waltz into such a heartfelt tune. He pulls a similar trick during the new song, “Another New World,” which is also played during the session.

Other tracks performed include, “Best For the Best,” “You’ve Got the Moon,” “Moon River,” and “The Temptation of Adam.” So Runs the World Away comes out May 4 on Pytheas Recordings. Listen to its first single, “Change of Time.” Dates can be seen at Ritter’s site.