21 1/2 - Joseph Arthur - Our Shadows Will Remain

Ok, late arrival here. Just picked this one up yesterday and felt I couldn't leave it off this list. I've been waiting (and waiting) for it to show up on Rhapsody, but no luck. So, I saw it on sale for $9.99 (woohoo) and picked it up. I have to tell you, though, that I can't quite put my finger on this one yet... and I'm not sure I ever will be. Sometimes it's Peter Gabriel-ish with its electronic but earthy beats and rhythms (yet sung by Arthur's rich baritone rather than Gabriels sometimes harsh tenor), yet other times its acoustic and subtle, and other times it just rocks out. Definitely an interesting listen. His confidence is pretty amazing considering its only his second release.