On Memorial Day of 2021, Joe Goodkin recorded The Blues of Achilles at Electrical Audio Studios in Chicago with Steve Albini engineering. Recorded live to 1/2 inch tape, these recordings capture the raw emotion of the 17 songs in an audio environment similar to that of the earliest American blues and folk recordings. The Blues of Achilles was released to all digital platforms on February 11, 2022, and in a limited-edition vinyl on September 9, 2022. Hear samples on the Songs page or at Bandcamp (which is also the best way to support musicians). Order the vinyl release at the Joe Goodkin Store.