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Here, as on previous albums, Arthur demonstrates his gift for emotionally direct songwriting, but the specifics often escape his attention.
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MojoArthur's delicious art is a potent, concentrated thing. [Oct 2004, p.96]
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Sturdier production and straightforward songwriting make a strong backbone for someone once lauded for his mysticism.
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His most accessible and engaging CD to date.
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Entertainment Weekly[An] especially forceful and cohesive album. [12 Nov 2004, p.120]
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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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BlenderThe best of Shadows lives in murky half-light where texture matters as much as melody. [Oct 2004, p.112]
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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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FilterThese dozen lushly orchestrated songs will give further ammunition for those shouting his praises off their rooftops. [#13, p.97]
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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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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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The album is so intricate, rich and multilayered that it’s difficult to do justice to its overall sound.
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Q MagazineIt might be wearing, were it not for the fact that his voice... is a thing of considerable power. [Aug 2005, p.122]
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UncutToo eclectic for his own good, perhaps? [Sep 2005, p.100]
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 25 out of 28
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Mixed: 0 out of 28
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Negative: 3 out of 28
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CrackAlackOct 16, 2006
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BrendanNJun 22, 2006Listen to the track "Can't Exist". Peel yourself off the ceiling. Repeat.
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CMDec 5, 2005haunting if a little uneven in places, a wonderful album none the less, and "Even Tho" is a standout track that deserves a wider audience