“Brilliant, maddening, addictive....Harnetty has proved that one way to preserve history is to weave it into the moment and let it vanish in our midst while echoing forever its truths, aphorisms, superstitions, and lies. Highly recommended. 4.5/5 stars.” — Thom Jurek, Allmusic

CD + Liner notes / Jewel case

American Winter, Brian Harnetty's recording debut, was released in 2007 to wide critical acclaim. Dusted Magazine stated that American Winter was a "seamless exploration of some deep vaults while recontextualizing the sound of America’s past for a whole new generation." The album is comprised of archival songs, interviews, and in-between sounds of the Berea College Appalachian Sound Archives combined with live instruments. American Winter was released on the Chicago avant-label Atavistic Records, and was made with generous support and encouragement from the Berea College Appalachian Sound Archives.

Released October 2007