ALBUM REVIEW: Josh Ritter – I Believe In You, My Honeydew

Thirty Tigers

Released: 12.09.25

The much-anticipated new album from Josh Ritter sees him cemented once again as one of Americana’s best singer-songwriters. I Believe In You, My Honeydew is exquisitely put together, pairing the subdued brilliance of Truth Is A Dimension (Both Invisible and Blinding) with the upbeat Wild Ways and everything in between.

Flashes of horns, pedal steel and driving guitars permeate the album, but it’s the stripped-back nature of tracks like I’m Listening that really shine through. At times, this record feels dark, but it’s punctuated with hope in a way that only Ritter can achieve. It’s an introspective album, one that draws you in and holds you as he examines some deep themes. A beautiful record which is sonically exceptional.