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Track Listings
| 1. Bright Smile |
| 2. Kathleen |
| 3. You Don't Make It Easy Babe |
| 4. Man Burning |
| 5. Rainslicker |
| 6. Wings |
| 7. California |
| 8. Snow Is Gone |
| 9. Bone Of Song |
| 10. Baby That's Not All |
| 11. The Bad Actress |
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Amazon.co.uk Review
It's not surprising that Josh Ritter is big in Ireland--his literate, highly romantic folk could have been tailored for that market. Having gained attention with his self-pressed debut, he pushes the boat out further on Hello Starling, trying to move beyond the evident influence of Bob Dylan. It doesn't always work. The up-tempo "Kathleen" and "Man Burning", with their swirling organs, clearly carry the mark of Zimmerman, as does the soft and heartfelt "You Don't Make It Easy Babe", a troubled ode to a troubling girl. But this doesn't necessarily matter. Ritter's vocal performances may lack the intensity and weight of Dylan or Leonard Cohen (the latter an equally heavy influence on "Wings"), but he has a charm and lightness of touch that will endear him to many. Beyond this, it's a real joy to hear a musician attempting ambitious narratives ("Wings", "Bone Of Song") where many singer-songwriters cower cravenly behind impressionistic cut-up techniques or, worse still, spatter us with self-obsessed drivel. Perhaps a few albums on, once Ritter has truly found his own voice, he could be considered a real find. Until then, particularly with the singalong anthem "Snow Is Gone", he will appeal hugely to those who appreciate the lighter side of David Gray. --Dominic Wills
It's not surprising that Josh Ritter is big in Ireland--his literate, highly romantic folk could have been tailored for that market. Having gained attention with his self-pressed debut, he pushes the boat out further on Hello Starling, trying to move beyond the evident influence of Bob Dylan. It doesn't always work. The up-tempo "Kathleen" and "Man Burning", with their swirling organs, clearly carry the mark of Zimmerman, as does the soft and heartfelt "You Don't Make It Easy Babe", a troubled ode to a troubling girl. But this doesn't necessarily matter. Ritter's vocal performances may lack the intensity and weight of Dylan or Leonard Cohen (the latter an equally heavy influence on "Wings"), but he has a charm and lightness of touch that will endear him to many. Beyond this, it's a real joy to hear a musician attempting ambitious narratives ("Wings", "Bone Of Song") where many singer-songwriters cower cravenly behind impressionistic cut-up techniques or, worse still, spatter us with self-obsessed drivel. Perhaps a few albums on, once Ritter has truly found his own voice, he could be considered a real find. Until then, particularly with the singalong anthem "Snow Is Gone", he will appeal hugely to those who appreciate the lighter side of David Gray. --Dominic Wills