New Josh Ritter Song: The Curse

Josh Ritter played a handful of new songs last night at Diesel. The unquestionable standout among them was “The Curse,” a stirring waltz about (I think) a love affair with a mummy. Full of wordplay and surrealism, the song is evocative of “The Temptation of Adam” off The Historical Conquests and is, in my mind, among Ritter's best lyrical work to date.

Full setlist and review of last night's show a little later. For now, enjoy...

Download:
Josh Ritter - "The Curse" (Mediafire link)