For those unaware, singer/songwriter Jim Tyrrell has released his fifth studio album, and his first album of new material in 9 years.

The album, Box of Shells, includes the singles “The Joke” and “Closing Day” as well as eight other brand new songs, and a Bandcamp-exclusive bonus track!

Says Jim, “The songs on this album are of various ages. Some were finished during the recording process, and some are almost 20 years old. Each is an artifact, a keepsake from a particular time and place - a shell collected on a long walk on the shore.”

“Recording took place at my studio in New Hampshire, and at the studio of Tod Moses in Vermont. Tod provided drums and production of several of the songs as well.”

1. The Joke (02:37)
2. Crack In The Wall (03:31)
3. Porcupine (03:02)
4. A Heady Quest (06:17)
5. Personal Space (02:53)
6. The Middle (03:46)
7. Was Gonna (04:05)
8. What To Say And How To Say It (02:06)
9. Try Me (03:21)
10. Closing Day (04:28)

This free-flowingly melodic, charmingly-hued new recording opens on the jaunty pop bounce of The Joke and the stoically-imbued Crack In The Wall and then follows those up with the informative Porcupine, the aching yearn of A Heady Quest and the beautifully-crafted balladry within Personal Space.

Along next are the luxurious rhythms of The Middle and they are in turn backed seamlessly by the drifting peace within Was Gonna, the playfully flirty What To Say And How To Say It, the album rounding out on the acoustically imbibed Try Me, closing on the aptly-named Closing Day.

Jim Tyrrell has been a mainstay in the New England music scene for the last 30 years. He has written and recorded four solo albums (and two with folk trio The Midweeklings). He performs over 200 solo, duo, Dueling Pianos, and full band shows annually, and over the years, Jim has opened for Don McLean, Ellis Paul, The Avett Brothers, John Prine, and Weird Al Yankovic.

In closing Jim writes, “These songs are deeply personal, but I invite you to find your own meaning in them. And thank you for listening.”

In support of his new release, Jim will be performing many of these songs in concert. Explore Jim’s interactive website filled with exclusive instrumental tracks to accompany the album.

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