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Entertainment Weekly

[An] especially forceful and cohesive album. [12 Nov 2004, p.120]

Stylus Magazine

Watch out for this guy’s next album, because I can guarantee it will contain a Top 40 hit. Go ahead and listen to him now so as to impress your friends later.

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All Music Guide

Arthur is in a class of his own and Our Shadows Will Remain is a monstrous, memorable outing, his finest moment in a career that is thus far full of them.

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musicOMH.com

The album is so intricate, rich and multilayered that it’s difficult to do justice to its overall sound.

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E! Online

Whether the songs get a grimy edge or sweet touch, the textured album leaves Shadows as a bright spot in the singer-songwriter genre.

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The Guardian

If at first the songs feel ordinary, perseverance reveals the haunting quality of Arthur's imagery, and the rich patina of his careworn voice.

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Mojo

Arthur's delicious art is a potent, concentrated thing. [Oct 2004, p.96]

Q Magazine

It might be wearing, were it not for the fact that his voice... is a thing of considerable power. [Aug 2005, p.122]

Pitchfork

Here, as on previous albums, Arthur demonstrates his gift for emotionally direct songwriting, but the specifics often escape his attention.

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These dozen lushly orchestrated songs will give further ammunition for those shouting his praises off their rooftops. [#13, p.97]

Neumu.net

Sturdier production and straightforward songwriting make a strong backbone for someone once lauded for his mysticism.

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Billboard

His most accessible and engaging CD to date.

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Blender

The best of Shadows lives in murky half-light where texture matters as much as melody. [Oct 2004, p.112]

Uncut

Too eclectic for his own good, perhaps? [Sep 2005, p.100]

What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this album is 9.3 (out of 10) based on 26 User Votes

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Crack Alack gave it a1:
I asked a friend for any new good underground rock and roll. He had me listen to "Can't Exist" and I liked it. Bought the album and was disappointed. I hate weepie indie rock. Boo!

Brendan N gave it a9:
Listen to the track "Can't Exist". Peel yourself off the ceiling. Repeat.

tom b gave it a10:
i think this is good

C M gave it an8:
haunting if a little uneven in places, a wonderful album none the less, and "Even Tho" is a standout track that deserves a wider audience

baron m gave it a10:
the good, the true, and the beautiful - together again at last. Joseph, thank you so very very much. You make up for all the sucky people. ;-)

matt a gave it a9:
Joseph Arthur's best album to date and one of the five best albums of 2004.

Mark R gave it a10:
Yet again, another fantastic album

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