Phil Odgers returns to the songs of Phil Ochs with The War Is Over, a collection inspired by a songwriter whose voice remains as powerful and relevant as ever. Following the acclaim of Far Rockaway — his 2020 collaboration with producer and guitarist John Kettle that introduced Ochs' work to a new audience — Odgers had no plans to record another tribute. That changed in November 2024. Prompted by political events and growing global instability, Odgers once again turned to Ochs' catalogue, finding songs that speak directly to themes of war, injustice and resistance. The result is a deeply considered set of performances that highlights the enduring power of Ochs' writing and its continued resonance in the modern world. Completed fifty years after Ochs' death, The War Is Over stands as both a tribute and a reminder of the lasting impact he made on music, politics and protest song.