"The first four negative reviewers i just dont get! Yes this is not as good as Come to where im from or Redemptions Son but what is! This is an interesting raw and different recording from Joseph Arthur with atleast 5 or 6 excellent songs. This is pretty live sounding with good energy and seems to be a collection influenced heavily by Exile era Stones alittle Bowie some Trex and 70s rock. Theres still a nod to Neil Young and far as im concerned these are all good things. Its nice to hear an unpolished record for once with faults studio chatter and looseness. The slower material is not that different at all from his best if not as layered as it has been in the past. There are certainly moments that might make you cringe but overall its a record that grows on you. Its more rock than previous efforts but still has a large portion of slow raw acoustic stuff that showcases Arthurs voice and songwriting."
Sloppy seconds
James D. Talley | Winter Springs, FL USA | 05/22/2007
(2 out of 5 stars)
"Brilliant artist (IMHO America's best songwriter) gets own record label;puts out CD 7-8 months after last release;16 tracks, couple just over a minute, one 20 minutes;titles like "Cocktease" & "Cocaine Feet". Insidiousy, the question forms: Could this be a self-indulgent, "experimental","ragged, down-home" collection typical of demo/B-side stuff? The answer is, yeah, pretty much. JA is too much a pro to put out pure drivel & this isn't really an unpleasant listen. Just know what you're getting-if looking for the craft, melody, or melancholy beauty of his last 3 CD's, it ain't here-maybe on his next (also expected out in '07), if this own-label thing hasn't gone to his head"
Doesn't miss a beat - ever
T. Zeigfinger | 10/13/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Never heard a song I didn't like from this guy. I am a true JA enthusiast. It is a departure from his other work, yea, but that is the genius in him. Just when you think you know him, he changes his colors. Keep it coming!!"
But did it make you dance?
Brynn | philadelphia | 09/22/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"i think the album's great if you don't go into it with your own ideas about how it *should* sound based on his previous work... it's most definitely a departure from that. a welcome one, as far as i'm concerned. another nuclear daydream would have been stale.
yeah it's got some weird moments - but diamond ring is one of my favorite songs he's ever done. this album is more about FUN over song structure, which is fine by me. a perfect release in time for a carefree summer."
Track Listings (16) - Disc #1
