Seattle-based singer-songwriter Josh Jensen returns with his third solo album, This Is Where We Landed, and it’s nothing short of a triumph. Produced by longtime collaborator Luke Rain, this record is a soulful, genre-defying journey through love, loss, and personal rebirth. With roots in Americana, Jensen crafts a sound that’s intimate yet expansive, evoking both timeless tradition and modern emotion.
The album opens with Birdhouse, a track born from a poem Jensen wrote during a 2005 sunrise, now transformed into a rich musical meditation. From the haunting narrative of Dusty Roads and Broken Dreams a “murder mystery song” inspired by Long Black Veil to the subtle layers of mandolin, horns, and violin, every song here feels lovingly stitched together, both lyrically and sonically.
What makes this album truly resonate is its honesty. Written in the wake of his wife’s battle with breast cancer, This Is Where We Landed pulses with vulnerability and resilience. Jensen’s voice both literally and artistically feels grounded, weathered, and unmistakably human. Influences like Gillian Welch, Lianne La Havas, and The Band echo throughout, yet Jensen’s style is uniquely his own.
This is a record that rewards repeat listens. Whether you’re drawn in by the poignant storytelling, the lush instrumentation, or the sheer emotional weight, Josh Jensen has created something rare: an album that lands not just in the ears, but in the heart.
