Pomegranate is the third solo studio album by American hip hop artist Astronautalis. It was released via Eyeball Records on September 23, 2008. Music videos were created for "Trouble Hunters" and "The Wondersmith and His Sons". Critical reception Cap Blackard of Consequence of Sound gave the album a grade of A+, saying, "Pomegranate is intricately constructed and diverse in its musical and lyrical make-up." Meanwhile, Jer Fairall of PopMatters gave the album 5 out of 10 stars, calling it "a portrait of a clearly talented artist who has not yet learned how to temper his innovation with the necessary discipline." "The Story of My Life" was NPR Music's "Song of the Day" on September 23, 2008. In 2009, Consequence of Sound placed the album at number 71 on the "Top of the Decade: The Albums" list. Track listing Personnel Credits adapted from liner notes. Astronautalis – vocals, additional instrumentation John Congleton – additional instrumentation, production, programming, engineering, recording, mixing Sean Kirkpatrick – piano, synthesizer Kris Youmans – cello Tamara Cauble – violin Audrey Easley – flute, piccolo, electronic wind instrument Jay Jennings – trumpet Mckenzie Smith – drums Sarah Jaffe – vocals (2) Chris Godbey – additional programming (6, 8) P.O.S – vocals (12) Alan Douches – mastering Luther Himes – artwork, layout References Further reading External links 2008 albums Astronautalis albums Eyeball Records albums Albums produced by John Congleton