He wasn't gone for long... in fact, not gone at all, but one of my favorite artists all around has returned with a stellar new album (from what I've heard so far). I'm actually judging from the handful of tracks I've heard all the way through. I'm planning on buying it today, so watch here for a more lengthy review later. Until then, if you don't know Josh Ritter, check out this nifty little basement video of one track from the new Album:
Enjoy!