Pomegranate (album)
Introduction '''''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
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