| The Graduation Ceremony | ||||
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| Released | May 23, 2011 | |||
| Recorded | Village Recording; The Carriage House, Los Angeles; Flowers Studio | |||
| Genre | indie folk, acoustic | |||
| Label | Lonely Astronaut Records | |||
| Producer | John Alagia and Joseph Arthur | |||
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The Graduation Ceremony is the eighth studio album by American singer-songwriter Joseph Arthur, released on May 23, 2011 on Lonely Astronaut Records. Following two studio albums with backing band, The Lonely Astronauts, The Graduation Ceremony is Arthur's first solo album since Nuclear Daydream (2006), and was initially intended to be a joint release with session drummer Jim Keltner.[1] Prior to the album's release, Arthur noted, "early signs are quite good that people might like it. One can only hope. You do your thing put it out and move on. Artists and sharks are the same."[2] Regarding the album's stripped-back aesthetic, Arthur stated, "I wanted to make something simple."[1]
Produced by John Alagia, the album features Liz Phair, Jim Keltner and Lonely Astronauts bassist Sybil Buck amongst its contributors.
- ^ a b "Joseph Arthur". Joseph Arthur. Retrieved 2012-02-19.
- ^ Dai, Michelle (April 7, 2011). "Troubadour From Another World - Interview With Joseph Arthur". The Beijinger. Retrieved 2012-02-19.