{"product_id":"john-k-samson-winter-wheat","title":"John K Samson - Winter Wheat (2 LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWinter Wheat\u003c\/em\u003e 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 \u003cem\u003eOn the Beach\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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. \u003cem\u003eWinter Wheat\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Vinyl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLabel: Epitaph\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenre: Rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease Date: 10\/21\/2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemember, for our lowest prices, always order directly from \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(184, 49, 47);\"\u003e Joco Records\u003c\/span\u003e!\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACKS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA1. Select All Delete \u003cbr\u003eA2. Postdoc Blues \u003cbr\u003eA3. Winter Wheat \u003cbr\u003eA4. Requests\u003cbr\u003eA5. Oldest Oak At Brookside \u003cbr\u003eB1. Capital\u003cbr\u003eB2. 17th Street Treatment Centre \u003cbr\u003eB3. Vampire Alberta Blues \u003cbr\u003eB4. Carrie Ends The Call \u003cbr\u003eB5. Fellow Traveller \u003cbr\u003eC1. Quiz Night At Looky Lou's \u003cbr\u003eC2. Alpha Adept \u003cbr\u003eC3. Prayer For Ruby Elm \u003cbr\u003eC4. Vpw 13 Blues \u003cbr\u003eC5. Virtute At Rest\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John K Samson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40201026928795,"sku":"JZYG6G-L62C-00","price":25.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/3284\/4187\/files\/John_K_Samson_-_Winter_Wheat_Vinyl_-_Joco_Records-3350071.jpg?v=1775253135","url":"https:\/\/jocorecords.com\/products\/john-k-samson-winter-wheat","provider":"Joco Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}