Our Shadows Will Remain
by Joseph Arthur
  • Record Label: Vector
  • Release Date: Oct 12, 2004
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 28 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 28
  3. Negative: 3 out of 28

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  1. CM
    Dec 5, 2005
    8
    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
  2. tiredchild
    Oct 21, 2004
    10
    genius.
  3. MarkR
    Jul 31, 2005
    10
    Yet again, another fantastic album
  4. baronm
    Aug 1, 2005
    10
    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. ;-)
  5. danm
    Nov 3, 2004
    10
    this album is just plain awesome
  6. jimw
    Oct 19, 2004
    10
    Joseph Arthur brings out the hidden aspects of the human condition in this masterpiece. Even the few moments of lyrical misteps spoken about by criticts accent the frail, naked emotion throughout the album. This is a must have for any who appreciate the art and humanity of music. There is no equal to "Our Shadows Will Remain," save Arthur's 2000 release, "Come to Where I'm From."
  7. jhaze
    Oct 19, 2004
    10
    AWESOME ALBUM! joseph arthur rocks my socks off. anything new can only be better then the last, which is clearly the case.
  8. GaryC
    Apr 20, 2005
    10
    Possibly the most talented artist of our generation. Gorgeously prolific in many mediums, (paint, words, music), his shimmering, brooding soundscapes evoke a "Starry Night" for the ears.
  9. rb
    Apr 8, 2005
    9
    I only listen to one song on this CD. It's called "Even Tho" and it is very very very good. The only problem with the whole CD is that it sounds as if it was made anywhere between 1985 and 1995. That is problematic.
  10. matta
    Aug 1, 2005
    9
    Joseph Arthur's best album to date and one of the five best albums of 2004.
  11. BillE
    Nov 26, 2004
    10
    Its just a move forward as always!
  12. VickiF
    Nov 26, 2004
    10
    Definitely one of his best releases.
  13. katieb
    Dec 2, 2004
    10
    As soon as I saw Joseph Arthur open for R.E.M. I had to get this album. It's amazing and he is a musical genius!
  14. LawrenceP
    Jan 15, 2005
    10
    How does this guy do it? Another very strong batch of songs. Keep up the good work.
  15. PedroC
    Jan 28, 2005
    10
    such a beautiful record... a work of genius, no doubt about it!
  16. NathanielL
    Jun 19, 2005
    10
    Our Shadows Will Remain is one of my favorite albums of the last 5 years. Joseph Arthur is a genious, all the song on this album are great. He's the best Singer/songwriter of the new century!
  17. BrendanN
    Jun 22, 2006
    9
    Listen to the track "Can't Exist". Peel yourself off the ceiling. Repeat.

Awards & Rankings

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#48 Best Album of 2004

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Metascore
82

Universal acclaim - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Pitchfork
    78
    Here, as on previous albums, Arthur demonstrates his gift for emotionally direct songwriting, but the specifics often escape his attention.
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  2. Mojo
    80
    Arthur's delicious art is a potent, concentrated thing. [Oct 2004, p.96]
  3. Neumu.net
    70
    Sturdier production and straightforward songwriting make a strong backbone for someone once lauded for his mysticism.
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