Joseph Arthur (born September 28, 1971) is an American contemporary singer-… Read Full Bio ↴Joseph Arthur (born September 28, 1971) is an American contemporary singer-songwriter from Akron, Ohio. He is known for his melodic compositions combined with swirling choruses. He was discovered by Peter Gabriel in the mid-'90s and signed to Gabriel's Real World label in 1996. Arthur's first album, Big City Secrets, was released in 1997 to critical acclaim.
In 2006, Arthur's song "In the Sun" was covered by Michael Stipe (of R.E.M.) and Coldplay singer Chris Martin. Released for a Hurricane Katrina Relief program, the EP includes six versions of the cover, one of which has Arthur himself singing with Stipe.
Arthur established his own record label, Lonely Astronaut Records, in 2006, and released two studio albums, Let's Just Be (2007) and Temporary People (2008) with backing band The Lonely Astronauts. Arthur subsequently returned to performing and recording as a solo artist, releasing The Graduation Ceremony in 2011 and the double album, Redemption City in 2012.
Arthur is also an acclaimed painter and designer. His artwork has graced the sleeves of his entire discography; the sleeve design for his 1999 album entitled Vacancy was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Recording Package.
In 2006, Arthur's song "In the Sun" was covered by Michael Stipe (of R.E.M.) and Coldplay singer Chris Martin. Released for a Hurricane Katrina Relief program, the EP includes six versions of the cover, one of which has Arthur himself singing with Stipe.
Arthur established his own record label, Lonely Astronaut Records, in 2006, and released two studio albums, Let's Just Be (2007) and Temporary People (2008) with backing band The Lonely Astronauts. Arthur subsequently returned to performing and recording as a solo artist, releasing The Graduation Ceremony in 2011 and the double album, Redemption City in 2012.
Arthur is also an acclaimed painter and designer. His artwork has graced the sleeves of his entire discography; the sleeve design for his 1999 album entitled Vacancy was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Recording Package.
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Nuclear Daydream
Joseph Arthur Lyrics
Automatic Situation Automatic who you blame Like a moth into the flame Burn yo…
Black Lexus Your black Lexus has Two hundred thousand miles Underneath t…
Don't Give Up On People Give 'em one more chance One more thing to say I made…
Don't Tell Your Eyes Don't tell your eyes Don't tell your eyes Your eyes are mine…
Electrical Storm How do you live cold Before you're young You're so old You'…
Enough to Get Away What's the difference from a Saturday night Where the light …
Nuclear Daydream When I was running out of time I turned it into…
Slide Away No matter what you want Do or say I hope you make…
Too Much To Hide The needle says she'll tell you when she's through No sense…
When I Was Running Out of Time When I was running out of time I turned it into…
Woman Woman Woman You make me feel Woman Woman Are you for re…
You Are Free Time is moving on You and me You and me Suffering is gone Yo…