1: Select All Delete () 2: Postdoc Blues () 3: Winter Wheat () 4: Requests () 5: Oldest Oak At Brookside () 6: Capital () 7: 17th Street Treatment Centre () 8: Vampire Alberta Blues () 9: Carrie Ends The Call () 10: Fellow Traveller () 11: Quiz Night At Looky Lou's () 12: Alpha Adept () 13: Prayer For Ruby Elm () 14: Vpw 13 Blues () 15: Virtute At Rest ()
Description:
Winter Wheat is an album by John K. Samson, released in 2016. The album is a Digipak alternative CD. -
All songs published by the JKS Concern (SOCAN) and Songs of the Mothership (ASCAP).
Under Exclusive License to Epitaph, PO Box 10574, 1001 EN Amsterdam, The Netherlands. All rights reserved
"Winter Wheat" is a contemplative and richly textured CD by Canadian songwriter John K. Samson. Known for his intimate storytelling and quietly political songwriting, Samson creates a warm yet melancholic soundscape built on gentle guitars, subtle arrangements and nuanced lyrics. The album explores themes such as everyday life in small towns, social responsibility, relationships and the passage of time, all delivered with his trademark mixture of tenderness, irony and precise observation. Each song feels like a short story or a scene from a novel, inviting the listener to lean in and discover new details with every spin. "Winter Wheat" is a perfect companion for reflective moments, late-night listening or long journeys, and will particularly appeal to fans of thoughtful indie and folk-influenced songwriting.
The artist John K. Samson became widely known as the singer and principal songwriter of the critically acclaimed Canadian band The Weakerthans. Over the years he has built a strong reputation for literate, character-driven songs and has inspired a loyal international following. His solo work, including "Winter Wheat", showcases an even more personal and focused approach, emphasizing narrative depth, emotional nuance and carefully crafted arrangements. Samson's background in independent music and his involvement in cultural and social projects lend his songs additional authenticity and resonance, making him one of the most respected voices in contemporary indie songwriting.
The CD edition of "Winter Wheat" offers high-quality audio and a tactile experience that complements the intimate character of the music. Depending on the pressing, the package may include printed lyrics and artwork that visually reflects the album's atmosphere of quiet winter landscapes, resilience and hope. The sequencing of the tracks on CD provides a coherent narrative arc, encouraging listeners to experience the album as a complete work rather than a loose collection of songs. This makes the physical format particularly attractive to collectors and to anyone who values the ritual of listening to an album from start to finish.
The release is brought out by Anti / Indigo. Anti (often stylized as ANTI-) is an independent label known for its diverse and artist-friendly roster, working with musicians who value artistic freedom over commercial formula. The label has become a home for boundary-pushing songwriters, combining indie credibility with professional, international distribution. Indigo is a well-established partner in the German-speaking market, contributing strong distribution structures and a focus on high-quality physical releases. Together, Anti / Indigo ensure that a distinctive, subtle album like "Winter Wheat" receives the care in production, packaging and distribution that it deserves, reaching listeners who appreciate authentic, carefully crafted music.
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