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 Remember, for our lowest prices, always order directly from Joco Records! TRACKSA1. Select All Delete A2. Postdoc Blues A3. Winter Wheat A4. RequestsA5. Oldest Oak At Brookside B1. CapitalB2. 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
