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Joseph Arthur (born September 28, 1971) is an American singer-songwriter and artist from Akron, Ohio. Combining poetic lyrics with a layered sonic palette, Arthur has built his reputation over the years through critically acclaimed releases and constant touring; his unique solo live performances incorporate the use of a number of distortion and loop pedals, and his shows are recorded live at the soundboard and made available to concertgoers immediately following the show on recordable media. Arthur was discovered by Peter Gabriel in the mid-'90s, and signed to Gabriel's Real World label as the first North American artist on the label's roster. Arthur released his debut album Big City Secrets (1997) and follow-up, Come to Where I'm From (2000) on Real World before signing with various independent labels between 2002 and 2006. He established his own record label, Lonely Astronaut Records, in 2006, and released two studio albums, Let's Just Be (2007) and Temporary People (2008) with backing band The Lonely Astronauts. Arthur subsequently returned to performing and recording as a solo artist, releasing The Graduation Ceremony in 2011 and the double album, Redemption City in 2012.
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Lou [2014]
Song | Duration |
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Walk on the Wild Side | 4:00 |
Sword of Damocles | 4:00 |
Stephanie Says | 2:52 |
Satellite of Love | 4:02 |
Pale Blue Eyes | 5:06 |
Men of Good Fortune | 4:22 |
Wild Child | 4:18 |
Coney Island Baby | 6:01 |
Real World 25 [2014]
Song | Duration |
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In the Sun | 5:37 |
Peter Gabriel: And I'll Scratch Yours [2013]
Song | Duration |
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Shock the Monkey | 5:50 |
Peter Gabriel: And I'll Scratch Yours [2013]
Song | Duration |
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Big Time | 3:39 |
Scratch My Back/And I'll Scratch Yours [2013]
Song | Duration |
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Shock the Monkey | 5:50 |
30: Real World at WOMAD [2012]
Song | Duration |
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Redemption's Son | 4:36 |
Junkyard Hearts [2012]
Song | Duration |
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The Coldest Sea | 6:29 |
This Heart Will Swallow Us | 5:09 |
Take Me Back Home | 3:11 |
Hold on Dear | 4:08 |
Marmalade Eyes | 4:50 |
Queen of Brooklyn | 3:04 |
Glue Sniffer | 4:44 |
Dear Lord | 4:40 |
Bill Wilson | 6:05 |
Tiny Echoes | 2:25 |
Space Needle | 5:40 |
Be My Friend | 3:38 |
The Termite Song | 9:27 |
Favorite Girl | 6:14 |
Crackerjack Box | 3:31 |
Voices Will Fight | 2:24 |
Still the Same | 5:26 |
In the Middle of the Night | 6:02 |
The L Word: Menage a Trois: Seasons One, Two and Three [2009]
Song | Duration |
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In The Sun | 4:08 |
Honey & the Moon, Pt. 1 [2007]
Song | Duration |
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Honey & The Moon |
Lazy Sunday, Vol. 2 [2007]
Song | Duration |
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Honey and the Moon |
Long Way Down [2007]
Song | Duration |
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Exhausted | 4:46 |
Sunday Music, Vol. 1 [2007]
Song | Duration |
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Even Tho | 4:50 |
Can't Exist, Pt. 1 [2006]
Song | Duration |
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Can't Exist |
Can't Exist, Pt. 3 [2006]
Song | Duration |
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Can't Exist |
Devil's Broom/There's a Light That Never [2006]
Song | Duration |
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There's a Light That Never Goes Out [Live from the Scala, London 5/10/2 | 5:05 |
Peaceful Warrior [2006]
Song | Duration |
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Even Tho | 4:49 |
XFM Presents: This Is Music [2006]
Song | Duration |
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Can't Exist |
Acoustic Love [WEA] [2005]
Song | Duration |
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A Smile That Explodes | 3:16 |
All of Our Hands [2005]
Song | Duration |
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Smile That Explodes |
Live at KEXP, Vol. 1 [2005]
Song | Duration |
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Honey and the Moon | 4:31 |
Radio Woodstock: 25th Anniversary [2005]
Song | Duration |
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In the Sun | 5:23 |
Sweetheart: Love Songs [2005] [2005]
Song | Duration |
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There Is a Light That Never Goes Out | 5:32 |
Our Shadows Will Remain [2004]
Song | Duration |
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In Ohio | 0:47 |
Can't Exist | 4:09 |
Stumble And Pain | 4:45 |
Devil's Broom | 4:46 |
Echo Park | 2:52 |
Even Tho' | |
Even Tho | 4:47 |
Puppets | 3:54 |
Wasted | 4:14 |
Failed | 4:23 |
I Am | 4:15 |
Smile That Explodes | |
A Smile That Explodes | 3:22 |
Leave Us Alone | 3:52 |
Shrek 2 [2004]
Song | Duration |
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You're So True | 3:55 |
Shrek 2 [Amazon Exclusive] [2004]
Song | Duration |
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You're So True | 3:52 |
Shrek 2 [Bonus Track] [2004]
Song | Duration |
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You're So True | 3:55 |
Shrek 2 [Original Soundtrack] [2004]
Song | Duration |
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You're So True | 3:53 |
The L Word [2004]
Song | Duration |
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In the Sun | 4:08 |
The Living Room: Live in NYC, Vol. 2 [2004]
Song | Duration |
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You Are the Dark | 3:34 |
Eyes on My Back | 5:04 |
The Music from The O.C.: Mix 1 [2004]
Song | Duration |
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Honey and the Moon | 4:44 |
Tracks Music, Vol. 6 [2004]
Song | Duration |
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Devil's Broom | 4:45 |
American Wedding [2003]
Song | Duration |
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Honey & the Moon | 4:45 |
Honey and the Moon | 4:44 |
Redemption's Son [2002]
Song | Duration |
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Redemption's Son | 4:34 |
Honey and the Moon | 4:44 |
Dear Lord | 4:05 |
You Could Be In Jail | 3:10 |
I Would Rather Hide | 4:04 |
Innocent World | 3:53 |
September Baby | 4:52 |
Nation of Slaves | 5:54 |
Evidence | 4:18 |
Let's Embrace | 3:15 |
Buy a Bag | 2:34 |
Termite Song | 9:23 |
Permission | 5:18 |
Favorite Girl | 6:11 |
You Are the Dark | 3:38 |
In the Night | 2:21 |
Blue Lips | 4:21 |
You've Been Loved | 4:11 |
Redemption's Son [Import] [2002]
Song | Duration |
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Redemption's Son | 4:34 |
Honey and the Moon | 4:44 |
You Could Be in Jail | 3:10 |
I Would Rather Hide | 4:03 |
Innocent World | 3:53 |
September Baby | 4:52 |
Nation of Slaves | 5:54 |
Evidence | 4:18 |
Buy a Bag | 2:34 |
Termite Song | 9:23 |
Permission | 5:18 |
Favorite Girl | 6:09 |
You Are the Dark | 3:37 |
In the Night | 2:20 |
Blue Lips | 4:19 |
You've Been Loved | 4:11 |
Your Love Means Everything [2004 Bonus Track] [2002]
Song | Duration |
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Wild Horses | 5:15 |
107.1 KGSR Broadcast, Vol. 8 [2000]
Song | Duration |
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In the Sun |
Come to Where I'm From [2000]
Song | Duration |
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In the Sun | 5:36 |
Ashes Everywhere | 4:51 |
Chemical | 4:11 |
History | 5:40 |
Invisible Hands | 5:14 |
Cockroach | 3:02 |
Exhausted | 4:46 |
Eyes on My Back | 4:03 |
Tattoo | 4:10 |
The Real You | 5:27 |
Creation or a Stain | 4:34 |
Speed of Light | 4:30 |
Hear Music, Vol. 2: Songs for Long Narrow Stretches [2000]
Song | Duration |
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In the Sun |
No Scrubs, Pt. 2 [UK CD Single] [1999]
Song | Duration |
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In the Sun | 5:38 |
Vacancy [1999]
Song | Duration |
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Hang Around Here | 3:27 |
Bed of Nails | 3:42 |
Prison | 4:49 |
Making Mistakes | 5:28 |
Vacancy | 3:07 |
Crying on Sunday | 4:38 |
Toxic Angel | 7:13 |
Big City Secrets [1997]
Song | Duration |
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Big City Secret | 4:37 |
Mercedes | 6:18 |
Mikel K | 3:54 |
Good About Me | 4:58 |
Marina | 4:03 |
Birthday Card | 5:36 |
Crying Like a Man | 6:16 |
Dessert | 1:05 |
Haunted Eyes | 4:44 |
Bottle of You | 5:29 |
Jungle 2 Jungle [1997]
Song | Duration |
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Big City Secret | 4:37 |
CMJ New Music, Vol. 107
Song | Duration |
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Let's Embrace |
CMJ New Music, Vol. 80
Song | Duration |
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Chemical |
Nuclear Daydream
Song | Duration |
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Nuclear Daydream | 4:20 |
Our Shadows Will Remain [I-Tunes Exclusive]
Song | Duration |
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In Ohio | 0:47 |
Can't Exist | 4:09 |
Stumble and Pain | 4:43 |
Devil's Broom | 4:46 |
Echo Park | 2:52 |
Even Tho | 4:47 |
Puppets | 3:54 |
Wasted | 4:14 |
Failed | 4:23 |
I Am | 4:15 |
A Smile That Explodes | 3:22 |
Leave Us Alone | 3:51 |
Promo Only: Modern Rock (April 2000)
Song | Duration |
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In the Sun |
Q the Music, Vol. 3
Song | Duration |
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Mercedes | 6:16 |
Unknown Album
Song | Duration |
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Pale Blue Eyes | 5:06 |
Black Lexus | 5:23 |
Automatic Situation | 5:50 |
Too Much To Hide | 5:30 |
You Are Free | 7:07 |
Don't Give Up On People | 4:22 |
Enough To Get Away | 4:40 |
Jumping In With You | 4:12 |
Slide Away | 6:53 |
Woman | 8:03 |
Don't Tell Your Eyes | 5:23 |
Daddy's On Prozac | 6:50 |
Electrical Storm | 8:03 |
In the Sun | |
Devil's Broom | 4:45 |
Can't Exist | 4:08 |
Honey & the Moon | 4:45 |
Cocaine Blind | |
My Home Is Your Head | |
Anywhere With You | |
Real As Rain |
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