I used to love music of JA up to Redemption's Son and the tours following the release of this album. Since "Our shadow will remain", the artist is (is right on this point) the shadow of his prewious work and it is getting worst and worst. Even shows are less exciting. The last very poor album will not make me reconciliate with him.

On comparison with his earlier albums this one leaves me feeling a bit empty. Most of the beauty is gone from Arthur's signature sound on this disk and it's replaced by a dry, arid sound that is slightly cold and impersonal. While it feels like the band was making a shot at a 'rock' record, it is the softer moments that stand out. There are still worthwhile songs on the disk, just don't expect to hear the Joseph Arthur that you've grown to know through the years.… Expand

Even as a huge fan, this cd is garbage! It sounds like Joseph and some friends got wasted one night and decided to record a record. The result is predictably bad: Simplistic lyrics, lousy singing and quickly arranged 'songs' make this easily the worse cd he's ever made. I hope Joseph doesn't take his fans for granted again.

A great listen. Joseph at his best....

Diamond Ring, Good Life, Precious One, Spacemen, Take Me Home, Chicago, Lack a Vision, Gimmie Some Company, and Star Song are all reminiscent of past Arthur albums. As a long time fan, I was surprised at the change in pace, but not overall happy with the results. The 20 minute 33 sec piece that is "Lonely Astronaut" is incomprehensible. It truly DOES sound like they snorted some Cocaine "references to Cocaine Feet and Diamond Ring, also to the needles in Nuclear Daydream - anyone?) and decided to play a jam session. I appreciate Mr. Arthur for his exceptional lyrics, instrumentations, and so forth. This CD does not fill me up the way the others did - and it was all probably because of "Lonely Astronaut", a 20 minute break in what would be a fairly good CD, considering the expertise of the other musicians. Worth the buy, but I'd skip over Lonely Astronaut.… Expand

I live for live music and i love the loose feel of this album. hearing these new songs at the shows made me fall in love. i guess everyone sees things differently.

Better than the last one....

While not as deepy personal/ poetic like other of his efforts, this album hold its own special place in Arthur's ever-growing catalogue. Oh, and the Lonely Astronauts...there are not enough adjectives in the dictionary to describe their musical bliss. 'Let's Just Be' is what music is all about...letting loose and having fun.

Disappointing to say the least. Seems he could use a good producer and editor. Redemption's Son is still an all time classic album though

I am a big fan of the music of Joseph Arthur, but was very disappointed with his new record. It seems Joseph Arthur got stoned with his friends and made a record. The record is a big mess! I hope his second record coming out this year is not has bad as this one.