2009, High Two
Adam Arcuragi's new 11-song album confirms his importance as one of the best songwriters today. In some ways harkening back to the origins of recorded American folk music, and in other ways continuing the lineage of American independent rock, Arcuragi has positioned himself as a unique and visionary voice.
On his second full-length, Arcuragi expands on the dark, sparse style of his previous releases. Backed with layers of vocals and a rotating cast of instrumentation, I Am Become Joy shows the full breadth of his brilliant songwriting style. Layered with harmony vocals and embellished with pedal steel, dulcimer, accordion, trumpet, and even a singing saw, each song has a unique arrangement to complement Arcuragi's vocals and guitar.
On his second full-length, Arcuragi expands on the dark, sparse style of his previous releases. Backed with layers of vocals and a rotating cast of instrumentation, I Am Become Joy shows the full breadth of his brilliant songwriting style. Layered with harmony vocals and embellished with pedal steel, dulcimer, accordion, trumpet, and even a singing saw, each song has a unique arrangement to complement Arcuragi's vocals and guitar.
Tracklisting
Disc 1
| 1 | She Comes to Me |
| 2 | Math |
| 3 | People and Private Music |
| 4 | Almost Always |
| 5 | Go with Them |
| 6 | We Steal People's Medicine |
| 7 | Guns That Bring the Morning Home |
| 8 | Her Festival Song |
| 9 | Long Route 38 |
| 10 | Lunch in Field Four |
| 11 | Bottom of the River |
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