Joe Henry

“I know that I have never allowed myself to write and release songs as personal as these now feel to me.” – Joe Henry is one of those artists you are rarely able to find nowadays. He is passionate about his work, unbelievably talented in multiple ways and a grand singer-songwriter, not to forget a Grammy award winning producer. The prolific singer has been reshaping the definition of American Folk music. Always the critic’s darling and adored by his fans for his wise and thoughtful lyrics and music, he constantly manages to find the right words and right tunes. Not only is Joe Henry a successful musician, but he also produced albums for artists ranging from Solomon Burke (Grammy Award), Hugh Laurie, Aimee Mann, Rodney Crowell to Elvis Costello. In 2024, Joe Henry is releasing a reissue trilogy of his most acclaimed studio albums: ‘Civilians’, ‘Blood from Stars’ and ‘Invisible Hour’. All three albums will be released on vinyl for the first time, with remastered audio and will include previously unreleased bonus material such as intimate live recordings, demo tracks and alternate versions from Joe Henry’s personal archives. The first of the three is ‘Civilians’, an album that invites listeners to dive into Henry’s poetic lyricism. During the process of creating the album, Joe Henry found himself going back to the roots of songwriting, starting most songs on acoustic guitar and adding significant production only later on during the process. On ‘Blood from Stars’, Joe Henry explores the realms of Orchestral blues and jazz. During the time, Henry was inspired by Country-Blues and revisiting poems by writers like e.e. cummings, which both significantly influenced the sound of the record. With his moving lyrics and soulful vocal delivery, Henry crafts a poignant narrative in what he considers to be one of his personal favorite records of his. Rounding out the trilogy is ‘Invisible Hour’, one of Henry’s more recent works. Recorded in 2013, it features several of his closest musical companions, including Lisa Hannigan and best-selling novelist Colum McCann. Henry describes the songs on the album as “songs pertaining in some ways to the subject of marriage - marriage as a verb, not a noun.” The album tells a captivating story about resilience and the redemptive power of love.

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06/12/2024 Joe Henry
JOE HENRY RELEASES THIRD REISSUE OF HIS TRILOGY: 'INVISIBLE HOUR'
Over the course of this year, Joe Henry re-released three of his most acclaimed albums that defined his coming-of-age as a record maker. With today’s release of 'Invisible Hour', the momentous reissue trilogy now comes to an end.
08/11/2024 Joe Henry
JOE HENRY UNVEILS PREVIOUSLY UNHEARD DEMO 'NEWS FROM THE GREAT WIDE WORLD' FROM HIS FORTHCOMING REISSUE-ALBUM 'INVISIBLE HOUR'
On December 6th, Joe Henry’s 2024 reissue trilogy will culminate in the release of the third and final chapter, the remastered edition of his 2014 record 'Invisible Hour'. This new edition will feature all original album tracks in remastered sound along with three alternate versions and demos, all previously unreleased.
18/10/2024 Joe Henry
JOE HENRY RELEASES REMASTERED EDITION OF HIS 2009 CLASSIC 'BLOOD FROM STARS'
This year, Joe Henry revisits a special trio of albums that represent his coming-of-age as a record maker. Following the release of the 2024 edition of 'Civilians', Joe Henry now introduces the second chapter of his reissue trilogy with a remastered version of 'Blood From Stars'.
12/09/2024 Joe Henry
JOE HENRY RELEASES ‘BELLWETHER (LIVE-ON-AIR)’ TAKEN FROM HIS FORTHCOMING REISSUE-ALBUM 'BLOOD FROM STARS'
Following the recent release of the 2024 edition of 'Civilians', Joe Henry now introduces the second chapter of his reissue trilogy with a newly remastered version of 'Blood From Stars'. This new edition will feature all original album tracks in remastered sound along with five previously unreleased live-on-air recordings.
23/08/2024 Joe Henry
JOE HENRY REVISITS HIS ACCLAIMED 2007 ALBUM 'CIVILIANS' AND UNVEILS REMASTERED EDITION INCLUDING PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED DEMO VERSIONS
Gifted songwriter and vocalist Joe Henry is known for his intimate and richly detailed songs shaped by an eclectic musical world view, encompassing the sounds of rock, folk, country, soul and jazz. In 2024, he revisits a special trio of albums that represent his 'coming-of-age' as a record maker.
18/07/2024 Joe Henry
JOE HENRY'S PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED DEMO VERSION OF ‘GOD ONLY KNOWS’ FROM THE FORTHCOMING REISSUE-ALBUM 'CIVILIANS' IS OUT NOW
The reissue series continues: today sees the release of a special demo version of Joe Henry’s ‘God Only Knows’ from his upcoming and newly mastered reissue album ‘Civilians’. This never-before-released demo has been recorded on a piano in Joe Henry’s home studio, during the songwriting process for his 10th album ‘Civilians’. 'God Only Knows (Demo)' offers a truly intimate, raw and personal insight into the essence and beginnings of the song and is now available on all platforms for digital download and streaming.
27/06/2024 Joe Henry
JOE HENRY RELEASES REMASTERED VERSION OF 'OUR SONG' IN MEMORY OF WILLIE MAYS
Following the announcement of Joe Henry's forthcoming reissue series, the remastered version of 'Our Song' is released today.
19/06/2024 Joe Henry
JOE HENRY ANNOUNCES REISSUE TRILOGY OF THREE OF HIS MOST ACCLAIMED STUDIO ALBUMS, 'CIVILIANS', 'BLOOD FROM STARS' AND 'INVISIBLE HOUR'
In 2024, Joe Henry is set to release three of his most acclaimed studio records for the first time on vinyl via earMUSIC, featuring a special selection of unheard bonus tracks as well as intimate demos and live recordings from his personal archives.
27/01/2023 Joe Henry
GRAMMY-WINNING PRODUCER AND ARTIST JOE HENRY RELEASES NEW ALBUM “ALL THE EYE CAN SEE”
Three-time Grammy award winning singer-songwriter Joe Henry has just released his latest work “All The Eye Can See”.
29/11/2022 Joe Henry
Joe Henry All The Eye Can See Release Announced
Joe Henry is a rarity. Passionate, talented, prolific, and a Grammy award winning producer who has helped reshape American music.
09/10/2019 Joe Henry
JOE HENRY UNVEILS “3'40"”, THE NEW VIDEO FOR THE SONG “BLOOM” TODAY - THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO WATER OUT NOVEMBER 15 VIA earMUSIC
Joe Henry unveils today his new video “3'40"”, directed by Jacob Blickenstaff and created to accompany the song “Bloom”—the first offering from his new album The Gospel According To Water.
26/09/2019 Joe Henry
JOE HENRY’S THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO WATER OUT NOVEMBER 15 VIA earMUSIC. FIRST SONG, “BLOOM” AVAILABLE TODAY!
Joe Henry will release The Gospel According To Water on November 15 via earMUSIC. Listen/share the first offering from the album, “Bloom”. In celebration of the release, Henry will perform a special, intimate show at Largo in Los Angeles on November 15.
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06/12/2024
18/10/2024
23/08/2024
27/01/2023
30/05/2014
27/10/2017
15/11/2019
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