Winter Wheat finds John K. Samson, beloved songwriter and frontman of The Weakerthans, presenting a deeply personal and reflective solo album. Drawing inspiration from Neil Young’s On the Beach and his own roots in Canadian storytelling, Samson crafts tender, evocative songs that explore hope, vulnerability, and everyday resilience through poetic lyricism and gentle rock arrangements.
This 2016 album resonates with intricate narratives—ranging from the struggles of academia in "Postdoc Blues" to the heartfelt farewells of familiar characters like Virtute the cat—while subtly weaving in the history of Winnipeg and influences from contemporary dance. Winter Wheat stands as an intimate and thoughtful collection that highlights Samson’s distinctive voice and storytelling, making it a meaningful addition to any modern rock or singer-songwriter collection.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Epitaph
- Genre: Rock
- Release Date: 10/21/2016
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TRACKS
A1. Select All Delete
A2. Postdoc Blues
A3. Winter Wheat
A4. Requests
A5. Oldest Oak At Brookside
B1. Capital
B2. 17th Street Treatment Centre
B3. Vampire Alberta Blues
B4. Carrie Ends The Call
B5. Fellow Traveller
C1. Quiz Night At Looky Lou's
C2. Alpha Adept
C3. Prayer For Ruby Elm
C4. Vpw 13 Blues
C5. Virtute At Rest
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