"Joseph Arthur's obsessive pursuit of first-take ecstasy can produce moments of thrilling immediacy or create an unappealing mess. Having already churned out four EPs this year, the Brooklyn dynamo mostly gets it right here. Taking after Dylan, Neil Young, and others who prize grit over polish, Arthur puts his sandpaper rasp to good use on frayed, rootsy tales such as the sneering 'Dead Savior' and the ramshackle 'Heart's a Soldier.' Most importantly, he seems to have great fun venting, which gives Temporary People an irresistible, what gives? spirit." – Spin
Track Listing
1. Temporary People
2. Faith
3. Say Goodbye
4. Dead Savior
5. Look into the Sky
6. Sunrise Dolls
7. Dream is Longer than the Night
8. Heart's A Soldier
9. Turn You On
10. Winter Blades
11. Drive
12. Good Friend