Wow! Talk about liking something you never thought you would! My husband took me to see Josh Rouse Live for our anniversary last year and I was amazed at how much I enjoyed myself. Following two years of battling depression, Rouse returned to triumphant form with 2015’s “The Embers of Time,” a light-hearted account of his life in Spain and the experiences this offered. Rouse continued to incorporate Spanish influences into his music, on display on 2011’s “Josh Rouse & the Long Vacations.” Yet with 2013’s “The Happiness Waltz,” Rouse returned to his earlier country-based sound. Jones flew out to Spain to meet Rouse, who was living in a small seaside town, with the pair eventually producing 2006’s intimate “Subtitulo.” Several EPs followed before another full-length arrived, which came in the shape of 2007’s “Country Mouse City House.” Rouse’s next effort, 2010’s “El Turista,” captured his relocation to Spain, with some songs also sung in Spanish, although interestingly the album was actually recorded in Nashville.
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The record was Rouse’s most poignant release to date, full of personal lyrics that reflected upon his past. After the breakdown of his marriage in 2005, Rouse recorded the album “Nashville,” a farewell to his adopted home, with the artist moving to Spain shortly after. Rouse teamed up with producer Brad Jones for his fourth release, “1972,” a record that reflected upon the soft rock sounds of his youth, offering a mature album that was wider in its sonic scope. Two further solo releases followed with “Home” and then “Under Cold Blue Stars” in 2002. A friendship with Kurt Wagner soon developed, with the pair collaborating on the EP, “Chester,” in 1999. Rouse soon was on the road again, travelling to Nashville, US, where he based himself as an artist. In 1998, Rouse released his debut album, “Dressed Up Like Nebraska,” which paid tribute to his birthplace, finding critical acclaim with this initial release. In his late teens, Rouse was writing his own material, displaying potential that landed him with a recording contract with Rykodisc subsidiary, Slow River. It was his uncle that provided Rouse with his first musical education, teaching to play guitar. With tis constant upheaval, Rouse found stability in music as he grew up, becoming a fan of the Smiths and the Cure.
Michigan finished 10-3.Born in Nebraska, US, Rouse was frequently on the move throughout his childhood, spending time in other US states including South Dakota, Georgia, California, Utah and Arizona. Michigan State went on to the College Football Playoff. The ending will stand the test of time as one of the craziest in college football history. Take a look below at photos from the game, played in Ann Arbor. The buzz: With 10 seconds to play and the Spartans trailing by 2, Jalen Watts-Jackson returned a fumbled Wolverines snap on a punt attempt for the game-winning touchdown as time expired in one of the wildest finishes in MSU-Michigan history. “We knew we were going to win this game.” MSU would win three of its final four games to earn a spot in the Capital One Bowl, its first New Year’s Day game since the 2000 Citrus Bowl. “From the moment we walked into this stadium, we didn't have a lack of confidence,” said Hoyer, who threw for 282 yards and three TDs.
Hoyer and Blair White starred, but Javon Ringer put the Spartans on his back with 194 yards on 37 carries – a couple days after tearing a knee ligament. This was a hard-fought game, finally clinched on a risky play-action touchdown pass from Brian Hoyer to fullback Josh Rouse. The fact that this turned out to be a very bad Rich Rodriguez debut team didn’t matter at all to the Spartans and their fans that day. And no MSU team had celebrated a win in Ann Arbor since George Perles’ 1990 team. Remember now, the Spartans hadn’t touched the Paul Bunyan Trophy since handing it over to the Wolverines after a 49-3 humiliation in 2002.