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Josh Ritter, I want you so badly it hurts me inside.

For those of you who don't know, Josh has recently released a deluxe edition of his studio album Golden Age of Radio (arguably my favorite Josh disc) with a bonus disc of him performing the entire album solo acoustic. Anyone who was privileged to see Josh on his solo US tour a few years ago will already know what a delight this is. Sure, his work with the band is great, and "Rumors" and "To the Dogs or Whoever" and "Lillian, Egypt" wouldn't be nearly as awesome solo, but the stuff on GAoR is amazing when it's paired down like this.

I've been waiting to listen to this record for a couple of days now, but I took a sneak peek while uploading it to my iPod for the trip. I am now sitting here at the computer, tears rolling down my cheeks, because of this song.

"Come and Find Me" --- Josh Ritter, solo acoustic (yousendit link, m4a format)

It's so echo-y and ghostly and perfect. Oh Josh, nothing moves me like you do. Now just come back to Oregon already, goddamnit.