Course in Fable
Studio album by
ReleasedApril 2, 2021
Genre
Length40:19
LabelHusky Pants
ProducerJohn McEntire
Ryley Walker chronology
Deep Fried Grandeur
(2021)
Course in Fable
(2021)
So Certain
(2022)
Singles from Course in Fable
  1. "Rang Dizzy"
    Released: February 10, 2021
  2. "Axis Bent"
    Released: March 8, 2021

Course in Fable is the sixth solo studio album by American musician Ryley Walker. It was released on April 2, 2021, through Walker's own Husky Pants Records. The album was produced by John McEntire (of Tortoise and the Sea and Cake). The album combines the folk rock elements of Walker's previous albums with elements of progressive rock and art rock.

Critical reception to Course in Fable was positive, with many critics praising its deviation from Walker's previous albums, integration of prog rock elements, and stylistic diversity.[1][2][3] In 2022, Walker released Course in Fable Demos and Extras, consisting of outtakes and alternate versions of the album's material.

Track listing

All tracks are written by Ryley Walker.

Course in Fable
No.TitleLength
1."Striking Down Your Big Premiere"5:04
2."Rang Dizzy"4:45
3."A Lenticular Slap"7:49
4."Axis Bent"4:19
5."Clad with Bunk"5:32
6."Pond Scum Ocean"7:09
7."Shiva with Dustpan"5:38
Total length:40:19

Personnel

Musicians:

  • Ryley Walker – guitar, vocals
  • Bill MacKay – guitar, piano
  • Andrew Scott Young – bass, piano
  • Ryan Jewell – drums, percussion
  • Nancy Ives – cello (on "Rang Dizzy")
  • Douglas Jenkins – cello, string arrangements (on "Shiva with Dustpan")

Technical:

  • John McEntire – production, engineering, mixing
  • Greg Calbi – mastering

Packaging:

  • Heather Nelson – artwork
  • Michael Vallera – design, layout, photography

References

  1. 1 2 3 Segal, Dave (7 April 2021). "Ryley Walker: Course in Fable Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
  2. DeVille, Chris (30 March 2021). "Album of the Week: Ryley Walker – Course in Fable". Stereogum. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
  3. Oinonen, Janne (2 April 2021). "Ryley Walker "Course in Fable"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
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