I'll Be Here Awake [Explicit Lyrics]

i'll be here awake [explicit lyrics]

Track Listings

1. I'll Be Here Awake

2. Permanent

3. Call Me

4. Here To Stay

5. Sleep Is On The Way

6. She Looks Like You

7. P.S.A.

8. I'll Pretend

9. Sevilla

10. At Least you've Been Told

Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
Arthur Yoria is one of those musicians that have the rare ability to churn out one gem of a tune after another. His uncanny ear for melody, hooks, and arrangement is paralleled only by his captivating voice which seems to carry the weight of a thousand break-ups but somehow manages to soar effortlessly to a place where joy, goose bumps, and repeated listens are unavoidable. Built on beefy rhythms, unforgettable riffs and clever lyrics that can quickly go from touching to venomous, Arthur's songs are models of contemporary pop song craft.

After stints in the Houston based bands, The Jeepneys and Lavendula, Arthur decided to set out on his own and released a self-titled EP in 2001 to much critical acclaim as well as some interest from various major labels. With a solid backing band and a commitment to play live as often as possible, the end of the year brought with it a nomination in the Houston Press Music Awards "Best New Act" category and a management deal with Los Angeles based Kio Novina Management (Tenacious D, Actual Tigers). In 2002, Arthur released his second EP, Can You Still Look Adorable and this time received nominations in the "Musician of the Year," "Songwriter of the Year" and "Song of the Year" categories of the Houston Press Music Awards. Shortly before the nominations, however Arthur discovered that he had a devoted fan in former Houston Rocket, Matt Maloney. Having similar tastes in music and also sharing a strong belief in the effectiveness of solid fundamentals when it comes to winning in OT, the two rapidly became good friends. One year and several drunken conversations about the state of the music industry later, 12 Records was formed by Matt and Arthur for the purposes of recording and promoting music that has to provide the answer, "yes" to a simple question that they will each ask themselves: Would I buy this?

I'll Be Here Awake is Arthur Yoria's debut full-length on 12 Records. A stunning achievement, this record shows the Houston based, Chicago native at the apex of his talents. From beginning to end, this 37 and-a-half minute pop/rock masterpiece delivers one swift kick after another while leaving imprints, not soon erased of it's well-crafted melodies, undeniable hooks and raw emotions. One of those rare releases that not only wins over the reluctant music snob, but gets the reluctant music snob's grandmother humming-along, I'll Be Here Awake is that CD that becomes more reliable than your best friend. "It's funny; this record basically came about as a result of me getting laid off from my full time day job" Arthur admits, "When the news came, I decided right then that I needed to somehow make a living out of writing, recording, and performing songs; even if it meant store-brand tuna and crackers every day for a while. So the next step was to make a record that I wouldn't! be ashamed to cram down people's throats for the next year or so in order to not have to return to the cubicle habitat for 40 hours a week with my rock-and-roll tail between my legs."

Product Description
A concept pop/rock masterpeice. Touching, vicious and sometimes humorous, these 10 incredible songs are full of unforgettable melodies, clever lyrics, and captivating vocals.

I'll Be Here Awake,Arthur Yoria,12 Records,Bitter-sweet power pop w/ clever lyrics and captivating vocals.,Rock/Pop

I'll Be Here Awake [Explicit Lyrics]

Average customer rating:

I found Arthur on Myspace ...
One of the best pop albums ever!
unique sound
"The Beatles Wannabe" reviewer was kicked out of the band
beatle wannabe?

I'll Be Here Awake

Manufacturer: 12 Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00009TAAU
Release Date: 2003-05-17

Tracks:

I'll Be Here Awake
Permanent
Call Me
Here To Stay
Sleep Is On The Way
She Looks Like You
P.S.A.
I'll Pretend
Sevilla
At Least you've Been Told

Album Description

A concept pop/rock masterpeice. Touching, vicious and sometimes humorous, these 10 incredible songs are full of unforgettable melodies, clever lyrics, and captivating vocals.

Customer Reviews:

I found Arthur on Myspace ... .......2006-03-02

I was so into his music I went out today if I could find it .. I couldn't so I thought amazon.com would have it .. Sad sad thing.. I was lucky enough to find it on itunes.

One of the best pop albums ever!.......2005-11-09

No seriously, hear me out. I love pop music, I live for it. So I take it very seriously. When people say boybands are important I tell them to get out of my sight. You catch my drift.
Great pop albums are very rare. I mean the albums you can listen to from start to finish and can play over and over again. Let me list a few - The Smiths's "The Queen is Dead", Beach Boys's "Pet Sounds", The Zombies's "Odessey and Oracle", Morrissey's "Vauxhall and I", Nirvana's "Nevermind".
Arthur Yoria's debut album falls into the same category. I bought it a year ago and I have listened to it non-stop since. And believe me I have an ability to play my albums until I'm sick of them. But not "I'll Be Here Awake". I think the magic lies in the combination of Yoria's voice, the melodies and the witty lyrics. This is what pop music is all about.

unique sound.......2005-03-30

This man is a great singer and he sounds nothing like the beatles-The beatles are very good but very different. Arthur Yoria has a unique sound to his music and it makes you want to listen to his songs over and over again. Really good stuff!

"The Beatles Wannabe" reviewer was kicked out of the band.......2004-09-06

So now he hates Arthur.

In any case, just listen to this CD and you'll understand why people are talking about it.

It's in my Top 10 for 2004!

beatle wannabe?.......2003-10-18

I find nothing catchy in these melodies when the music is pretty shallow and lacking in substance. Arthur's vocals lacks the clarity and definition when he tries to hit the high notes. The electronic drums and loud samples sound annoying. If I want to hear Lennon and McCartney I'll go buy a Beatles album...when i think of Arthur Yoria, I think of that band Oasis. Because they both have the same attitude about the Beatles.

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