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Borrowed Time

by Joe Troop

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Joe Troop writes folk music for the people. After a year learning direct action from stalwart progressive organizers, the radical folk singer is channeling that energy into his first proper solo album Borrowed Time (out August 20th). The record was co-produced with Jason Richmond (The Avett Brothers, Branford Marsalis) and features music luminaries like Béla Fleck (who produced Che Apalache’s GRAMMY-nominated album), Abigail Washburn, Tim O’Brien, and Charlie Hunter, but the visceral songwriting speaks for itself. Troop’s writing is uniquely suited to push listeners out of their comfort zone; similar work got Pete Seeger blacklisted. Indeed, Troop’s no stranger to controversy, having himself been chased off stages and physically threatened for his radical storytelling. However, as an openly gay man who grew up playing bluegrass in the South, Troop never had a choice other than to stand up for what he believes in, no matter the consequences. The worldly songs and instrumentals on Borrowed Time are influenced both by Troop’s time spent living abroad as well as his upbringing in rural North Carolina. “Mercy for Migrants” memorializes the place where the remains of a 16-year-old migrant boy were found in the Arizonian desert while “The Rise of Dreama Caldwell” is a paean to Troop’s fellow North Carolina grassroots organizer. Troop also forges new territory for the banjo on two originals: a flamenco bulería and a tango. Despite the sometimes weighty subject matter, Borrowed Time is ultimately hopeful, choosing musical communion over division as a vehicle for making positive change.

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released August 20, 2021

Produced by Joe Troop and Jason Richmond
Engineered, mixed, and mastered by Jason Richmond
Photography by Kendall Bailey
Design by Gina Leslie

All songs written by Joe Troop, published by Joseph Smith Troop (ASCAP) except:

“Horizon” music written by Joe Troop, published by Joseph Smith Troop (ASCAP), lyrics by Joe Troop and Abigail Browning

Well, I finally made my dream album. Each track features a different ensemble, concept and message, and all together they allowed me to make the statement that I most desperately needed to. Pulling a record off during a pandemic was chaotic, and I had to lean on my friends. This album is my community, mi gente. All of y’all that played and sang on it, I love you! And I am truly humbled by the magnitude of your friendship and artistry.

I would especially like to thank Trey Boudreaux and Nokosee Fields for putting so much love into this music during the months prior to the recording and for being so hospitable to me down in Lafayette. Y’all my ponies! Maestro Jason Richmond, we’re gonna have to do this again, my brother. Working with you was an honest to God pleasure. Abigail Browning, what would I do without your word wizardry, editing prowess and beautiful soul. Josh Schilling, thanks for the visionary help, bo. Deb Ryder, you’re my favorite grouch. I owe you a margarita. Anya, Gen, Sachi, Laurelyn, thanks for helping me readjust. Dan, Sal, Arley and Jasper Wolber, I can’t thank you enough for helping me through this craziness. ¡Uff, y mil gracias a mis querides compas Emily, Rode y Juan por tanto amor y comunidad, y por unas cuantas borracheras, jaja! Dreama Caldwell, I don’t even know where to start, my friend. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Grandma, Josh, Jenn, Eli, Charchar, Calli, Cam and Derek, I love you to the moon and back.

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Joe Troop Durham, North Carolina

Joe Troop is an activist, multi-instrumentalist, and singer-songwriter from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He’s also the founder of the GRAMMY-nominated string band, Che Apalache and one-half of "Venezualachian" duo Larry & Joe.

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