Gathering (album)

Gathering is the ninth full-length studio album by American singer-songwriter Josh Ritter. It was released September 22, 2017 on Pytheas Recordings.

Critical reception
Rolling Stone described Gathering as a combination of country, gospel, and soul.

Brian D’Ambrosio of Huffington Post said Ritter was uncertain, brisk, and contemplative while remaining intimate to the listener.

Track listing
All songs written by Josh Ritter.


 * 1) "Shaker Love Song (Leah)" – 1:03
 * 2) "Showboat" – 4:22
 * 3) "Friendamine" – 2:53
 * 4) "Feels Like Lightning" – 3:02
 * 5) "When Will I Be Changed" (featuring Bob Weir) – 5:52
 * 6) "Train Go By" – 4:26
 * 7) "Dreams" – 6:19
 * 8) "Myrna Loy" – 7:30
 * 9) "Interlude" – 1:24
 * 10) "Cry Softly" – 2:45
 * 11) "Oh Lord, Pt. 3" – 3:30
 * 12) "Thunderbolt's Goodnight" – 4:05
 * 13) "Strangers" – 3:28

Musicians

 * Josh Ritter – acoustic and electric guitar, lead and harmony vocals
 * Zackariah Hickman – bass, acoustic guitar, Wurlitzer
 * Sam Kassirer – piano, organ, synthesizers, percussion
 * Josh Kaufman – guitar, synthesizer
 * Ray Rizzo – drums, percussion
 * Matt Douglas – saxophones, clarinets, flutes and horn arrangements
 * Paul Rogers – trumpet

Production

 * Recorded at Clubhouse Studio, Rhineback, NY; Compass Studio, Nashville, TN; The Shed, Raleigh, NC; and TRI Studios
 * Mixed by Chris Shaw and Trina Shoemaker
 * Mastering by Jeff Lipton
 * Cover Art by Josh Ritter