The Embers Of Time

Years in deliberate exile in Valencia, Spain, fatherhood and the expected mid-life crisis led singer-songwriter Josh Rouse into ‘gestalt therapy’ where he’s learning to live more in the now. Yet, the reflective writer still needs to explore his life to make sense of the world and *The Embers of Time* does so without dire consequences. “Too Many Things On My Mind” could be everyone’s anthem in this age of cable TV and online insanity, while “New Young” understands the appeal of simplicity and living in the country. The countrypolitan pop of “Some Days I’m Golden All Night” creates happiness with its contagious upbeat vibe.

On the introspective album, The Embers Of Time, Josh Rouse has recorded what might be his best album to date. Lyrically, he has never been more personal. Album opener "Some Days I'm Golden All Night" finds comfort in accepting that there are no easy answers. Nashville-based singer/songwriter Jessie Baylin duets with Rouse on the soulful "Pheasant Feather", and "Crystal Falls" is propelled by uncomplicated rhythm from an unexpected source. The album was produced by Brad Jones, who has worked on several Rouse albums, including 1972 and Nashville.

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Over a recording career now spanning 17 years and 11 albums, Josh Rouse has covered far more stylistic terrain than most of his singer/songw...