Redemption's Son [Import]

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One of the most promising of Peter Gabriel's Real World label protégés came not from some dusty, Third World village, but from that American tire and rubber mecca, Akron, Ohio. But while Arthur's previous Gabriel-inspired adventures netted him considerable critical kudos and even a ‘99 Grammy nod for his self-created album art, he turns an even neater trick here. The frameworks for Arthur's 16 poetic, alternately introspective and impressionistic songs may be more firmly rooted in traditional folk and singer-songwriter formula than ever, but the influence of Gabriel seems even more pronounced on the album's evocative, often hypnotic sonic textures. Densely layered yet deceptively organic, it's a record of endless production subtleties in service of songs that trickle and dart like a playful stream of consciousness. Whether putting his own peculiar spin on romantic foibles in the dirge-turns-anthem "Favorite Girl," the upbeat energy of "Let's Embrace" and "In the Night," or conjuring more intriguing existential imagery on the fragile "You Are the Dark," Arthur has produced an album that reveals itself anew on every listen. --Jerry McCulley

Product Description
Third album for critically acclaimed U.S. singer/songwriter discovered by Peter Gabriel. For fans of Leonard Cohen, Joe Henry & Jeff Buckley. Produced by T-Bone Burnett it features 16 tracks. Highlights include, 'Honey & The Moon', 'You Could Be In Jail', 'I Would Rather Hide', 'Innocent World' & 'September Baby'. 2002.

Redemption's Son,Joseph Arthur,EMI Int'l,Pop,Rock,Rock/Pop

Average customer rating: One of the most creative and engaging singer-songwriters Great album, but all over the place If this was a religious album, I didn't see it. There's something about Joseph Arthur... I could listen to this album all night

Redemption's Son Joseph Arthur Manufacturer: Umvd Labels ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Come to Where I'm From Our Shadows Will Remain Big City Secrets Nuclear Daydream Lost & Found ASIN: B00007E6WW Release Date: 2002-11-26

Tracks:

1. Redemption's Son
2. Honey And The Moon
3. Dear Lord
4. I Would Rather Hide
5. Innocent World
6. September Baby
7. Nation Of Slaves
8. Evidence
9. Let's Embrace
10. Termite Song
11. Permission
12. Favorite Girl
13. You Are The Dark
14. In The Night
15. Blue Lips
16. You've Been Loved

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One of the most promising of Peter Gabriel's Real World label protégés came not from some dusty, Third World village, but from that American tire and rubber mecca, Akron, Ohio. But while Arthur's previous Gabriel-inspired adventures netted him considerable critical kudos and even a `99 Grammy nod for his self-created album art, he turns an even neater trick here. The frameworks for Arthur's 16 poetic, alternately introspective and impressionistic songs may be more firmly rooted in traditional folk and singer-songwriter formula than ever, but the influence of Gabriel seems even more pronounced on the album's evocative, often hypnotic sonic textures. Densely layered yet deceptively organic, it's a record of endless production subtleties in service of songs that trickle and dart like a playful stream of consciousness. Whether putting his own peculiar spin on romantic foibles in the dirge-turns-anthem "Favorite Girl," the upbeat energy of "Let's Embrace" and "In the Night," or conjuring more intriguing existential imagery on the fragile "You Are the Dark," Arthur has produced an album that reveals itself anew on every listen. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

One of the most creative and engaging singer-songwriters.......2007-07-02

Another great album by one of the most interesting comtemporary singer-songwriters. Joseph Arthur draws of a wide-range of American music influences to create a unique and engaging sound all his own. He also does the art work on this and other albums which is interesting in its own right. If you do not own a Joseph Arther CD - this is an excellent one to start with.

Great album, but all over the place .......2006-10-03

What to say about this album. The bottom line is there are some great, classic songs on here, then there are some not so good song. Luckily the cd has 16 tracks and is 75 minutes long so that even if you weed out the ones you don't like you still have a lot of music to listen to. The problem is this cd has so many different types of songs in it that you really have to be a fan of all music I think to fully enjoy this album all the way through. It seems like he was trying to do a little of everything possible here, having some type of identity crisis or something. If I had to split the songs into seperate categories I would say we would have 1)Classic Joe sound (which is basically him and his guitar with possible drum beat, singing from his heart about past or present girlfriends) 2) pop/emo 3) rock/grunge 4)industrial 5)country

Now I am not a fan of somewhat cheesy pop/emo songs or country, so that makes for a problem for me and this album. I love the classic sound where he just sings his poetry and let's his voice and acoustic guitar work all the beauty, those song mostly comprise of this:

Signature Joe sound: Redemptions son, Honey and the moon, Innocent world, september baby, termite song, favorite girl, and you are the dark.

These are far and away my favorite songs on the album and I can't get enough of them. They take me to a whole new state of mind when I hear them.

Then we have "Nation of slaves" which is kind of grunge ish with kurt cobain type vocals. Then "Permission" which sounds like it could be a nine inch nails song. Not a bad thing at all if you are a fan.

But for me at all gets worse from there. Firs we have the pop/emo songs that just dont' work for me. It's not that they are horrible songs, it just sounds like he is trying to be somebody he is not. Those songs consist of the following :

I would rather hide, evidence, let's embrace, and in the night.

Then finally, my least favorite type of music, country. There are three songs on here that are borderline county songs and just can't listen to them:

Dear lord, blue lips, and you've been loved.

Well there you have it and know you know what to expect. It's worth getting for the songs that you do become passionate about, but be prepared to probably find some you dont' like.

If this was a religious album, I didn't see it........2006-07-08

Why can't the fellow sing about what he pleases? He does it well, you don't feel that he is after your soul, nor to cheat you out of your money. There may have been moments that the artist's faith shined through in his music, but this is certainly not a preachy album and mostly explores those things that people play music to explore. He sings about lost love and broken hearts and broken lives and hope and joy. I bought this with seven other CDs and I was a little afraid because of the alleged religious theme, but it is one of my favorites. The sound is crisp and varied. It has none of the glitziness or fakeness of either CCM or a lot of modern music. You are immediately drawn in. This is a good album, full of good music and good lyrics. I suggest it.

There's something about Joseph Arthur..........2006-01-23

This is probably my favorite Joseph Arthur album he's the kind of artist I think would be an intresting person to meet. He's also the kind of artist you can listen to at night and dream of places you've never been but plain to, or even just hope to visit. On a subtle summer afternoon you can listen to him and almost take joy in the mosquitos biting. You can even listen to him on a hard rainy day and be happy in the midst of a great depression. This musician, on this album especially, has the ability to mellow out any great feelings of sorrow or ectasy and just make you feel content. And you get your moneys worth with eighteen tracks.

And to Vincent, Please, in the future can you refrain from confusing someones beleifs with the quality of their music?

I could listen to this album all night.......2005-12-30

Redemption's Son is the first Joseph Arthur album I purchased. I heard Honey and the Moon on a public radio station and just had to have it...I was sold. I went out expecting this c.d. to be one of those where you pick one or two songs and play them on repeat. I was so wrong. Each song adds something great to this album. I can go through each track and think...I know exactly what he's talking about. Joseph has a beautiful voice and his music is full of emotion and passion. He uses a wide variety of musical backgrounds on this album and the thing I really love about him is how he uses so many different vocal tracks...he uses his voice as much as he does other instruments. In my opinion he's one of the better artists of today.

Average customer rating: is this the paul frankland?

New Idol Son Journeyman Manufacturer: Redemption ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Ambient | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Trip-Hop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: National Hijinx ASIN: B000000IL0 Release Date: 1993-05-18

Tracks:

1. Harvest Me
2. Devils Bread
3. Swarm
4. Consistency
5. Sacrifice
6. Sorry
7. Ilsa
8. Stone

Customer Reviews:

is this the paul frankland?.......2007-07-07

i love all Journeyman, Woob, and Max & Harvey projects by Paul Frankland, but this looks a little fishy. if anyone knows what this album sounds like and if it is really Paul Frankland, let me know. i put one star on the rating until i get some feedback... who knows, maybe im not the only one wondering.

Average customer rating: Redemption's Son - Joseph Arthur An Instant Classic Not as powerful as "Come to Where I'm From" Amazing Talent! - Best of 2002

Redemption's Son Joseph Arthur Manufacturer: EMI Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Alternative Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Come to Where I'm From Nuclear Daydream ASIN: B0000647IP Release Date: 2002-06-18

Tracks:

1. Redemptions Son
2. Honey And The Moon
3. You Could Be In Jail
4. I Would Rather Hide
5. Innocent World
6. September Baby
7. Nation Of Slaves
8. Evidence
9. Buya Bag
10. Termite Song
11. Permission
12. Favorite Girl
13. You Are The Dark
14. In The Night
15. Bluelips
16. You've Been Loved

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One of the most promising of Peter Gabriel's Real World label protégés came not from some dusty, Third World village, but from that American tire and rubber mecca, Akron, Ohio. But while Arthur's previous Gabriel-inspired adventures netted him considerable critical kudos and even a `99 Grammy nod for his self-created album art, he turns an even neater trick here. The frameworks for Arthur's 16 poetic, alternately introspective and impressionistic songs may be more firmly rooted in traditional folk and singer-songwriter formula than ever, but the influence of Gabriel seems even more pronounced on the album's evocative, often hypnotic sonic textures. Densely layered yet deceptively organic, it's a record of endless production subtleties in service of songs that trickle and dart like a playful stream of consciousness. Whether putting his own peculiar spin on romantic foibles in the dirge-turns-anthem "Favorite Girl," the upbeat energy of "Let's Embrace" and "In the Night," or conjuring more intriguing existential imagery on the fragile "You Are the Dark," Arthur has produced an album that reveals itself anew on every listen. --Jerry McCulley

Album Description

Third album for critically acclaimed U.S. singer/songwriter discovered by Peter Gabriel. For fans of Leonard Cohen, Joe Henry & Jeff Buckley. Produced by T-Bone Burnett it features 16 tracks. Highlights include, 'Honey & The Moon', 'You Could Be In Jail', 'I Would Rather Hide', 'Innocent World' & 'September Baby'. 2002.

Customer Reviews:

Redemption's Son - Joseph Arthur.......2002-10-10

If you are a fan of Joseph one of two things may be apparent upon listening to Redemption's Son. You will find either you don't think it's as good as his last album(s), in which case you have stagneted and failed to grow. The other option is that you have evolved and can realise that it is quite likely the best album ever made. Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, Kurt Cobain, and Nick Drake can all go home. I do not mean that those guys are anything less than what we have understood them to be, it's just that Joseph Arthur is a superior musician/songwriter.

By the way this album will be domesticly released in November 2002, and will have two extra tracks "Dear Lord"(which is on "Junkyard Hearts 2") and a new song "Your Embrace".

An Instant Classic.......2002-07-27

Truly an accomplishment. The last album was amazing too but it required a lot from the listener. This one sails like the wind.
It's amazing how the most talented in the world are so often the least well-known. The production is ambitious but gorgeous..Joe may have outdone T-bone this time. I hear the album is going to be released in the US sometime this year. I hate to diss anyone but Jeff Buckley was not this good.

Not as powerful as "Come to Where I'm From".......2002-06-25

I just imported this cd and have listened to it about 5 times now, and while it is another fantastic work from Joseph Arthur, it is not as good as his last opus. Come to Where I'm From was as moody a record as one could ever dream of creating, and a lot that angst and depression is lost on this record. There are still tracks that deal with familiar Arthur themes (his father, drugs, losing a loved one), but are not as powerful on this CD as on his last. I would have to compare this record more with Big City Secrets, though I might even say that his first record was a bit better than this one.

Still, I give this record 4 stars because if one had never heard Big City Secrets or the amazing Come to Where I'm From they would still consider this a masterwork. It's a shame this record is not in the US, because it deserves a wide audience. In closing, highlights include Honey and the Moon, Evidence, Blue Lips, Redemption's Son and the downright groovy Buy a Bag.

Amazing Talent! - Best of 2002.......2002-06-19

It's a shame that Joseph Arthur's latest release is only available on import to fans here in the U.S., but it's well worth the added cost. It is really a quite different listen from its majestic predecessor, "Come To Where I'm From", but shows how far his songwriting has evolved.

At first listen, "Redemption's Son" is easily his most accessible and pop-worthy record to date but it also contains his strongest collection of songs. The tracks are packed with beautiful lyrics/melodies and lush harmonies and a few of the tracks are especially reminiscent of an early 90's World Party sound. Highlights include: "Honey and the Moon", "September Baby", "You Could Be in Jail", "You Are the Dark" - although it's hard to pick standout tracks because there are plenty to choose from.

This record has the potential to be huge and deserves plenty of listens. Buy it now and play it loud - you won't be disappointed.

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