American singer-songwriter and visual artist from Ohio, active since the mid-1990s. Known for poetic lyrics, a husky voice, experimental folk/rock production and distinctive packaging/artwork.

Reviewed material and public sources note he was discovered by Peter Gabriel; Brian Eno appears on some tracks of his debut Big City Secrets. Songs have been used in films and TV (reviews mention American Pie 3, Shrek 2, Dawson's Creek, The O.C.). He has toured with Wilco and R.E.M. and opened for artists including Ben Harper, Coldplay and Gomez. Vacancy won attention for its packaging (noted as a Grammy-winning package in reviews).

DeBaser reviews present Joseph Arthur as a poetic, experimental singer-songwriter with a husky voice. Critics praise his lyrics, inventive production and memorable melodies. Key albums include Big City Secrets, Come to Where I'm From and Our Shadow Will Remain. Packaging and visual art are noted alongside the music.

For:Fans of singer-songwriters, indie/alternative folk and experimental rock

 Joseph Arthur is a singer-songwriter from Ohio, who has made New York his second home and was discovered by Peter Gabriel (who, along with Brian Eno, appears on some tracks of his debut album "Big City Secrets").

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 Attempts have been made to compare Arthur's art to that of Jeff Buckley, Kurt Cobain, Bob Dylan, and Leonard Cohen, but labeling someone like Joseph Arthur means not understanding him, and there are no better words than the ones he uses to define himself: "Someone who struggles to heal from an identity crisis by playing experimental folk-rock."

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 Just the track "In The Sun", the opening song, would suffice to justify the critical acclaim (among the top ten albums of 2000 according to various specialized magazines) upon the release of Come To Where I'm From, Joseph Arthur's second album.

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 Devil's Broom is one of the best rock songs ever conceived, Echo Park a chillingly spectral ballad, and Even Tho is simply majestic.

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