Audio, 42:17 min.

This audio compilation for Esopus 10 features inspired songwriting from twelve musical acts invited to choose and interpret positive news stories. Topics included Liza Minnelli’s speedy recovery from a stage fall (Man Man), the black-footed ferret’s rebound from near-extinction (Neko Case and Carl Newman), an income-tax rebate issued by the U.S. government (Chris Rehm), and the miraculous tale of a Manhattan window-washer who fell forty-seven stories and survived (Marnie Stern and Artificial Workshop).

Select a track below to listen and learn more about each song, or listen to the album in full above.