Peter and Paul (and Peter) to be Heard, Available Shortly

Jan. 23, 2006.   Just as we're still digesting the anthemic "Thin Blue Flame," Josh Ritter and Co. will be releasing another song from the record online (as an mp3 download, keep checking in for when!), as well as coupling it with a special "b-side" from The Animal Years recording sessions.

"Girl in the War" is the song that has been featured in Josh's live performances for some time now, and is arguably the most anticipated song from the new album. Folks, no matter how many times or different versions you've heard of this song, you've never heard it like this, as it has been recorded for The Animal Years: it is a STUNNING, jaw-dropping beauty of production, arrangement, and performance. It opens the new record, and a better opening there could not be.

Along with this song being made available online, it will be coupled on a 7" record release soon with a song recorded during The Animal Years sessions: "Peter Killed the Dragon." Only a few audiences have heard this Dylan-esqe finger-picker (think a more serious "You Don't Make it Easy, Babe"), which is a short, but oh-so-pretty ballad that truly lets characters and themes inhabiting this world inside The Animal Years live on.

Also -- Stay tuned for MUCH more news, including US tour dates, special small performances, and possible tv and radio appearances...!