Redemption City
Joseph Arthur · 2012
112 min · 24 tracks · pop rock
A tapestry of introspective melodies and poetic lyrics woven through a blend of pop rock sensibilities.
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 want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2012, 'Redemption City' marked Joseph Arthur's return to the music scene after a brief hiatus following his 2009 album 'Temporary People'. This album showcases his continued evolution as an artist, experimenting with layered instrumentation and deeper lyrical themes that reflect on personal and societal struggles.
- 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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