Redemption City
Joseph Arthur · 2012
112 min · 24 tracks · pop rock
A blend of introspective lyrics and melodic pop rock, infused with a sense of yearning and emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Travel as Equals — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its reflective lyrics and engaging melody, encapsulating themes of connection and journeying.
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Mother of Exiles — This track stands out for its poignant commentary on displacement and identity, showcasing Arthur's ability to weave storytelling with an evocative sound.
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Redemption City — The title track brings together the album's themes of hope and resilience, featuring a rich arrangement that highlights Arthur's vocal expressiveness.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- introspective melodies for reflection
- dynamic journey through emotions
- two-halves listening experience
- poetic lyrics for deep thinking
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2012, 'Redemption City' marked Joseph Arthur's return to the music scene after a brief hiatus following his previous album, 'The Graduation Ceremony' from 2008. This album showcased his evolution as an artist, blending his signature poetic lyricism with more expansive soundscapes and collaborative influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jeff Buckley· Sufjan Stevens· Iron & Wine
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Travel as Equals 6:02
- 2 Wasted Days 5:12
- 3 Mother of Exiles 3:47
- 4 Yer Only Job 4:19
- 5 I Miss the Zoo 5:32
- 6 There With Me 2:54
- 7 No Surrender Comes for Free 4:33
- 8 Night Clothes 4:33
- 9 Redemption City 4:42
- 10 Barriers 3:00
- 11 You're Not the Only One 5:13
- 12 So Far From Free 5:11
Disc 2
- 1 Surrender to the Storm 11:38
- 2 Fractures 4:24
- 3 Free Freedom 4:08
- 4 Touched 3:42
- 5 Follow 3:43
- 6 Kandinsky 5:02
- 7 Humanity Fade 5:22
- 8 Sleepless 3:26
- 9 It Takes a Lot of Time to Live in the Moment 2:30
- 10 Visit Us 3:39
- 11 I Am the Mississippi 4:16
- 12 Travel as Equals (reprise) 5:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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