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Our Shadows Will Remain - Joseph Arthur
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9.4 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 26
  3. Negative: 1 out of 26

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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
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  2. tiredchild
    Oct 21, 2004
    10
    genius.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. MarkR
    Jul 31, 2005
    10
    Yet again, another fantastic album
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  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. ;-)
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  5. danm
    Nov 3, 2004
    10
    this album is just plain awesome
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  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."
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  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.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  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.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  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.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  10. matta
    Aug 1, 2005
    9
    Joseph Arthur's best album to date and one of the five best albums of 2004.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  11. BillE
    Nov 26, 2004
    10
    Its just a move forward as always!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  12. VickiF
    Nov 26, 2004
    10
    Definitely one of his best releases.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  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!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  14. LawrenceP
    Jan 15, 2005
    10
    How does this guy do it? Another very strong batch of songs. Keep up the good work.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  15. PedroC
    Jan 28, 2005
    10
    such a beautiful record... a work of genius, no doubt about it!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  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!
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  17. CrackAlack
    Oct 16, 2006
    1
    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!
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  18. BrendanN
    Jun 22, 2006
    9
    Listen to the track "Can't Exist". Peel yourself off the ceiling. Repeat.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  19. DaleeL
    Nov 11, 2004
    10
    I ordered this CD a month ago, and I finally got it two days ago. Some critics have called him self-absorbed, but I like my artists a little angsty. Looking inward is important, and Joseph Arthur captures things like no one else. It was worth the wait.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
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Metascore
82 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 14 Critics

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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