- Audio CD (23 Jun 1997)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Real World
- ASIN: B000024A66
- Other Editions: Audio CD | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 142,036 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
...Joseph has an amazing style - a cross between psychadelic rock and blues. His band consists of just him and his guitar. He uses a looping technique to create a medley of effects which would blow most creative musicians away.
If you are into bands like GOMEZ/Beck Then this Big City Secrets is worth having in your CD collection.
2 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Don't let the fact that he's on the Realworld label put you off, Joesph Arthur is incredible. The variety of material on her is quite astonishing, while the fact that it sounds superb is amazing. Takes a lot of listening to get into, but when you hear the line "Put my Daddy on Prozac, because I don't want him back." you know you've bought a great album.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Beautiful Moody Music
9 April 2001
Format:Audio CD
This album instantly converted me into a Joseph Arthur fan. The melodies are totally original and the production is refreshing, offering a good mix of electronic and standard rock sounds.
The thing that makes this album stand out though, is the fantastic lyrics. They are sincere, written about Joseph Arthur's personal experiences, rather than attempting to appeal to a huge and anonymous demographic. Topically, they are original perspectives on classic topics such as lost love, depression, anger, and regret. Some of the songs are intensely personal, such as "Daddy's on Prozac". These songs are moody, but less moody overall than his later albums.
This is music for adults, and for anyone looking for great song writing.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Real World
12 July 1998
Format:Audio CD
I discovered this disk by accident. It grabbed my atention because of its Peter Gabriel connection. However, it stands well on its own. Certain of the songs speak of, for want of a better term, Urban Dysfunction. The songs evoke comfortably nostalgic angst and address personal issues of the modern age. There are digressions into atonality that are problematic (Re. Dessert). But overall, this album is a worthy experiment in urban folk music and well worth the buying.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
great new talent
29 Oct 1998
Format:Audio CD
A near-stunning debut by an impressive new talent. Though it was recorded in Peter Gabriel's Real World studios and certainly bears his influence in the cloudy, atmospheric production, Arthur is definitely his own man, essaying a unique urban folk music with unusual hooks and passionate vocals. Take a chance on this one - you won't regret it.
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