Search - Joseph Arthur :: Redemption's Son

Amazing Talent! - Best of 2002

R. Broderick | New Jersey | 06/19/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"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."

Not as powerful as "Come to Where I'm From"

Grant Poeter | Houston, TX United States | 06/25/2002

(4 out of 5 stars)

"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."

An Instant Classic

Grant Poeter | 07/27/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"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."