John Prine has set April 13th as the release date for his first album of all-new material in more than 13 years. The Tree of Forgiveness, on the iconic singer-songwriter's own Oh Boy label, was produced by Dave Cobb, the Grammy winner who has helmed projects for Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell and Mary Chapin Carpenter, among others.
The 7xCD release Crooked Piece of Time, out October 23 via Rhino, will gather the late singer-songwriter’s first seven albums, beginning with his 1971 self-title debut and ending with 1980’s Storm Windows, according to Rolling Stone. The boxset, named after a song from 1978’s Bruised Orange, covers Prine’s entire output for Atlantic and Asylum Records. After the release of these albums, he would go on to form Oh Boy Records.
In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Lost Dogs & Mixed Blessings, Oh Boy Records presents a deluxe CD edition of John Prine’s beloved and GRAMMY-nominated album. Available September 12, this expanded edition features five previously unreleased demos and alternate takes, along with the never-before-heard track “Hey Ah Nothin’.” A long-lost gem sure to delight both longtime fans and newcomers, these additions offer an intimate glimpse into the album’s creation and the spontaneous spirit that defined the LA sessions.