Jason Isbell’s 'Foxes in the Snow' praise
Jason Isbell’s acoustic record 'Foxes in the Snow' is being hailed in folk circles — one post called it 2025’s No. 3 album and a top breakup record, keeping momentum in niche playlists rec.
Jason Isbell’s tenth studio album [was released] (jasonisbell.bandcamp.com) on March 7, 2025 via his Southeastern Records imprint and lists 11 tracks running roughly 38 minutes. (en.wikipedia.org) The record [was tracked] (premierguitar.com) over five days in October 2024 at Electric Lady Studios in New York and was co-produced by Isbell and Gena Johnson. (discogs.com) Every song on the record [features] (premierguitar.com) Isbell alone with a mahogany 1940 Martin 0‑17 guitar, and the project was preceded by the singles “Bury Me” (released Jan. 14, 2025) and the title track “Foxes in the Snow” (released Feb. 14, 2025). (en.wikipedia.org) Lyric threads on the album [draw] (nodepression.org) on Isbell’s 2023–24 split from Amanda Shires and on material tied to his relationship with artist Anna Weyant, whose painting supplies the cover art. (tasteofcountry.com) Isbell [toured] (billboard.com) the record in a solo “An Intimate Evening” run in Feb.–Mar. 2025 and later moved back to full‑band dates beginning in April 2025, after briefly shelving a set of smaller shows. (spinmagazine.com) Critical outlets [noted] (variety.com) the album’s split tone—part rueful divorce record, part chronicle of new affection—and chart trackers report the album peaked in the mid‑chart range in the U.S. (peaking at No. 27 on aggregated charts). (variety.com)