Post by Chad Wilkens on Feb 27, 2004 17:07:48 GMT -5
Joseph Arthur / Redemption's Son - Mr. Arthur (our ever-elusive white whale) has put out his third CD, and it is his strongest yet. While not available in the US yet (I ordered my copy from www.amazon.fr, and have been getting French spam ever since!), this CD should be coming to our shores by then end of the year. And when it does, dear lord, get it. Pop it into your CD, put on the repeat, and just let it go. I htink it's very fair to say that Joseph's sounds has matured now, and has certain polish it that wasn't present in other CDs. The CD starts off with the title cut, which features Arthur's usual layered sound, but also adds a smoothness and confidence that I've never heard from him before. Songs like Nation of Slaves and Buy a Bag feature just a hint of the pop sound that Arthur never had before, and suits his style well. The quieter Honey and the Moon and Favorite Girl showcase the singer/songwariter that is Joseph Arthur, with quiet melodies and simple accompaniment. Arthur's talent lies in mixing his rough voice with great melodies, and Redemption's Son, as it's title implies, is the payoff that all his prior experimentation has been leading towards.
Joseph Arthur / Junkyard Hearts I, II, III, & IV - Again, this set of four fabulous EPs was not released in US, so aquiring them was somewhat difficult. That's not to say that they weren't worth the hastle. Instead, it was worth every penny, in that these four EPs do what is impossible to do in one album: showcase the depth and variety of an artist like Joseph Arthur. Each CD is a treat, going from songs of the haunting style a la Come To Where I'm From (Arthur's second release), to the even more layered and melodic tuneage familiar to Redemption's Son, Arthur's forthcoming release. These EPs really let the listener explore the depths of Arthur's sound, and are a must for any budding Arthur-ite.
Joseph Arthur / Junkyard Hearts I, II, III, & IV - Again, this set of four fabulous EPs was not released in US, so aquiring them was somewhat difficult. That's not to say that they weren't worth the hastle. Instead, it was worth every penny, in that these four EPs do what is impossible to do in one album: showcase the depth and variety of an artist like Joseph Arthur. Each CD is a treat, going from songs of the haunting style a la Come To Where I'm From (Arthur's second release), to the even more layered and melodic tuneage familiar to Redemption's Son, Arthur's forthcoming release. These EPs really let the listener explore the depths of Arthur's sound, and are a must for any budding Arthur-ite.