- Back From the Edge
- Say You Won't Let Go
- Prisoner
- Can I Be Him
- I Am
- Train Wreck
- Safe Inside
- Sober
- Phoenix
- Let Me Love the Lonely
- Sermon
- Remember Who I Was
- Finally
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Pete "Boxta" Martin Vocals,Keyboards
Rob Greenwood Trumpet
Phil Jewson Strings,Keyboards
Jean-Yves Ducornet Guitar
Negin Djafari Vocals
Jon Green Guitar,Keyboards,Vocals (Background)
Adam Argyle Keyboards,Synthesizer
Ash Soan Drums
Alex Beitzke Bass,Guitar
George Tizzard Guitar,Vocals,Keyboards,Percussion
Saul Wodak Guitar,Keyboards
Shotty Horroh Featured Artist
Tina Jacobs Lim Violin
Dan Bingham Drums,Piano,Percussion
Tom Oldfield Cello
Greg Sinclair Sax (Baritone)
Gero Schipmann Guitar
Connie Chatwin Violin
Ash Sloan Drums
Sally Wragg Viola
Steve McEwan Bass,Guitar,Vocals
Steve Brewster Bass,Drums
Rob Harris Guitar
Rick Parkhouse Bass,Vocals,Percussion
Patrick "Guitarboy" Hayes Trombone
Luke Potashnik Guitar
Emma Rohan Composer
Jean-Yves Ducornet Programming,String Arrangements
Negin Djafari Composer
Adam Argyle Composer,Producer,Programming,Additional Production
Simon Jaeger Mixing
Neil Ormandy Composer
Alex Beitzke Producer,Programming,Brass Arrangement,Executive Producer,String Arrangements
George Tizzard Composer
Hannes Plattmeier Engineer
James Arthur Composer
Mattia Sartori Engineer,Additional Production
Tom Upex Additional Production
Bradley Spence Producer,Programming,Executive Producer
Jonny Solway Engineer,Additional Production
Cecile Desnos Editing
Dave Gibson Composer
Steve McEwan Composer
Andrew Jackson Composer
Jonathan Quarmby Composer
Rick Parkhouse Composer,Programming
Charlie Russell Mixing
Steve Solomon Composer,Vocal Producer


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Overview
After a highly publicized fall from grace in the U.K., James Arthur made his comeback with Back from the Edge. In the years that followed a series of controversies that led to a split with his label, Syco, the 2012 X-Factor winner receded from the public eye to re-center and battle some personal demons: namely, his struggles with mental health issues and addiction. Acknowledging that drama is crucial in digesting his sophomore effort, which focuses on his personal redemption, recovery, and healing. Through this lens, Edge is a heartfelt triumph for Arthur and his faithful fans. The Bond-esque title track makes his declaration clear: he's back from the edge and "back from the dead." From there, Arthur charges forth on his mission to show that he's changed and reborn like that proverbial firebird (there's even a track explicitly titled "Phoenix"). He has a powerful voice -- like Ray Lamontagne and James Bay filtered through Sam Smith -- and a passionate spirit that helps elevate the album above a middling standard. Much of Edge is enjoyable, insofar as it's a competently produced, richly soulful execution of similar sounds one might have already heard. He mines the styles of such contemporaries as Ed Sheeran ("Say You Won't Let Go"), Matt Cardle ("Can I Be Him"), the Script ("Safe Inside"), Sam Smith ("Let Me Love the Lonely"), and OneRepublic ("I Am"), but his lyrics keep Edge firmly in Arthur's court. Standout track "Train Wreck" is the best example, a desperate cry for help that bleeds through pleas that he's "not ready to die, not yet." It's Arthur at his lowest and most vulnerable. Closing track "Finally" pushes into similar territory, a searingly honest confessional that utilizes regret and parental pride to tug at the heartstrings. Back from the Edge swells with hope and optimism, a healing dose of catharsis for Arthur on his road to recovery. ~ Neil Z. Yeung
Product Details
Release Date: | 12/02/2016 |
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Label: | Sony Music |
UPC: | 0888751851726 |
Tracks
Album Credits
Performance Credits
James Arthur Primary Artist,Guitar,VocalsPete "Boxta" Martin Vocals,Keyboards
Rob Greenwood Trumpet
Phil Jewson Strings,Keyboards
Jean-Yves Ducornet Guitar
Negin Djafari Vocals
Jon Green Guitar,Keyboards,Vocals (Background)
Adam Argyle Keyboards,Synthesizer
Ash Soan Drums
Alex Beitzke Bass,Guitar
George Tizzard Guitar,Vocals,Keyboards,Percussion
Saul Wodak Guitar,Keyboards
Shotty Horroh Featured Artist
Tina Jacobs Lim Violin
Dan Bingham Drums,Piano,Percussion
Tom Oldfield Cello
Greg Sinclair Sax (Baritone)
Gero Schipmann Guitar
Connie Chatwin Violin
Ash Sloan Drums
Sally Wragg Viola
Steve McEwan Bass,Guitar,Vocals
Steve Brewster Bass,Drums
Rob Harris Guitar
Rick Parkhouse Bass,Vocals,Percussion
Patrick "Guitarboy" Hayes Trombone
Luke Potashnik Guitar
Technical Credits
Pete "Boxta" Martin Engineer,Producer,MixingEmma Rohan Composer
Jean-Yves Ducornet Programming,String Arrangements
Negin Djafari Composer
Adam Argyle Composer,Producer,Programming,Additional Production
Simon Jaeger Mixing
Neil Ormandy Composer
Alex Beitzke Producer,Programming,Brass Arrangement,Executive Producer,String Arrangements
George Tizzard Composer
Hannes Plattmeier Engineer
James Arthur Composer
Mattia Sartori Engineer,Additional Production
Tom Upex Additional Production
Bradley Spence Producer,Programming,Executive Producer
Jonny Solway Engineer,Additional Production
Cecile Desnos Editing
Dave Gibson Composer
Steve McEwan Composer
Andrew Jackson Composer
Jonathan Quarmby Composer
Rick Parkhouse Composer,Programming
Charlie Russell Mixing
Steve Solomon Composer,Vocal Producer
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