John Prine - Tree Of Forgiveness

John Prine - Tree Of ForgivenessTheres a quiet kind of magic on The Tree of Forgiveness the kind that only John Prine could conjure. Released in 2018 as his final album of original material, this long awaited return is tender, funny, deeply human, and filled with the kind of homespun brilliance that made Prine a legend in the first place. Recorded in Nashvilles historic RCA Studio A with producer Dave Cobb, the album has an intimate, stripped down feel. Prine is joined by friends

There’s a quiet kind of magic on The Tree of Forgiveness – the kind that only John Prine could conjure. Released in 2018 as his final album of original material, this long-awaited return is tender, funny, deeply human, and filled with the kind of homespun brilliance that made Prine a legend in the first place.

Recorded in Nashville’s historic RCA Studio A with producer Dave Cobb, the album has an intimate, stripped-down feel. Prine is joined by friends like Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell, and Amanda Shires, but the spotlight stays on his voice – aged, weathered, and full of truth. Tracks like “I Have Met My Love Today” and “Boundless Love” glow with quiet optimism, while “Lonesome Friends of Science” and “Egg & Daughter Nite, Lincoln Nebraska 1967” showcase his signature blend of absurdity and insight.

Then there’s “When I Get to Heaven,” the closer, where Prine imagines his arrival in the afterlife complete with vodka and a cigarette – cheeky, charming, and somehow deeply moving. It’s the perfect farewell.

Pressed to vinyl for that warm analog feel, The Tree of Forgiveness isn’t just a comeback – it’s a parting gift. Bittersweet, joyful, and unmistakably Prine, this album is essential listening for fans old and new.