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| Released | April 2, 2021 | |||
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| Length | 40:19 | |||
| Label | Husky Pants | |||
| Producer | John McEntire | |||
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Course in Fable is the sixth solo studio album by American musician Ryley Walker. It was released on April 2, 2021, through Walker's own Husky Pants Records. The album was produced by John McEntire (of Tortoise and the Sea and Cake). The album combines the folk rock elements of Walker's previous albums with elements of progressive rock and art rock.
Critical reception to Course in Fable was positive, with many critics praising its deviation from Walker's previous albums, integration of prog rock elements, and stylistic diversity.[1][2][3] In 2022, Walker released Course in Fable Demos and Extras, consisting of outtakes and alternate versions of the album's material.
Track listing
All tracks are written by Ryley Walker.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Striking Down Your Big Premiere" | 5:04 |
| 2. | "Rang Dizzy" | 4:45 |
| 3. | "A Lenticular Slap" | 7:49 |
| 4. | "Axis Bent" | 4:19 |
| 5. | "Clad with Bunk" | 5:32 |
| 6. | "Pond Scum Ocean" | 7:09 |
| 7. | "Shiva with Dustpan" | 5:38 |
| Total length: | 40:19 | |
Personnel
Musicians:
- Ryley Walker – guitar, vocals
- Bill MacKay – guitar, piano
- Andrew Scott Young – bass, piano
- Ryan Jewell – drums, percussion
- Nancy Ives – cello (on "Rang Dizzy")
- Douglas Jenkins – cello, string arrangements (on "Shiva with Dustpan")
Technical:
- John McEntire – production, engineering, mixing
- Greg Calbi – mastering
Packaging:
- Heather Nelson – artwork
- Michael Vallera – design, layout, photography
References
- 1 2 3 Segal, Dave (7 April 2021). "Ryley Walker: Course in Fable Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
- ↑ DeVille, Chris (30 March 2021). "Album of the Week: Ryley Walker – Course in Fable". Stereogum. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
- ↑ Oinonen, Janne (2 April 2021). "Ryley Walker "Course in Fable"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
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