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Josh T. Pearson

April 11, 2024

Josh T. Pearson is an American musician from Texas, United States. He is known for his work with the band Lift to Experience and his subsequent solo career.

Josh T. Pearson
Background information
Instrument(s)Guitar
LabelsMute, Bella Union
Websitejoshtpearson.com

Lift to Experience edit

In 1996, Pearson formed the short-lived, but critically acclaimed band Lift to Experience, who released one double album, The Texas-Jerusalem Crossroads on Bella Union in 2001, before splitting up soon after.

Lift to Experience reformed in 2016 to perform a one-off show at London's Royal Festival Hall. The band subsequently remixed The Texas-Jerusalem Crossroads and went on to play at the Green Man Festival in Wales in August 2017.

Wilderness years edit

After Lift to Experience disbanded, Pearson retreated to Limestone County, Texas, doing odd jobs to get by while he continued playing and writing music. Eventually, he left Texas for Europe, where he lived in Berlin and Paris while playing live to support himself.[1] He also toured with Dirty Three, Archie Bronson Outfit, 65daysofstatic and notably performed at the All Tomorrow's Parties festival several times including those curated by Dirty Three (2007) and My Bloody Valentine (2009).[2][3]

His only studio recording during this time is a cover of Hank Williams' song "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry", which was released on 7-inch split single also featuring Dirty Three, and appearance on West Country Night - Session One compilation album. He also provided guitar and backing vocals on two songs, "Seal Jubilee" and "Trophy", on Bat for Lashes' 2006 Mercury Music Prize-nominated album Fur and Gold.[4][5][6]

In 2005, Pearson released the CD-R live album To Hull and Back, recorded at Hull's The New Adelphi Club. Featuring songs he toured until 2008 such as "The Clash", "Devil Is On The Run" and "Sins Of The Father", it is available on YouTube with the artist's permission.

Solo career edit

In January 2010, Pearson recorded an album of acoustic ballads at Klangbild Studios in Berlin.[7] During album recording sessions, he also did a session with Berlin-based pianist and composer Dustin O'Halloran (two songs from this session were later released in support of Record Store Day 2011)[8][9] and later that year took part in Yann Tiersen's project Dust Lane Inc.[10]

In November 2010, Mute Records announced the signing of Josh T. Pearson and release of his debut solo album Last of the Country Gentlemen in March 2011.[11][12]

Pearson spent most of 2011–12 promoting the album and touring extensively in its support,[13] playing many solo shows including South by Southwest Music Conference in Austin[14] and sold-out nights at Union Chapel, Islington and Barbican Centre in London, festivals including Primavera Sound Festival, Latitude Festival, Green Man Festival and End of the Road Festival, while also sharing stage with likes of Fleet Foxes and Joanna Newsom.[15][16][17] He made his TV debut on the BBC Two show, Later... with Jools Holland, in April 2011.[18]

Last of the Country Gentlemen was named Rough Trade's "Album of the Year 2011"[19] and nominated in two categories, Best Album and "Breakthrough Act, at the 2011 Mojo Awards[20] and shortlisted for the 2011 Uncut Music Award.[21] Uncut placed the album at number 5, while Mojo ranked it number 7, Rolling Stone number 33 and Q number 42 in their "Top 50 Albums of 2011".[22][23][24][25] In December 2013 Uncut included Last of the Country Gentlemen in their pick of the top 50 Greatest Singer/Songwriter Albums of All Time list.[26]

In October 2011, Pearson took part in "A Room for London – Sounds from a Room" art project, in which leading artists of all disciplines used a one-bedroom Joseph Conrad's book Heart of Darkness influenced architectural installation, in the form of a riverboat perched on a rooftop of Queen Elizabeth Hall at Southbank Centre in London as a workspace. During his two-day residency, Pearson recorded 10 gospel songs followed by a live webcast.[27][28][29]

Pearson played and appeared in the 2002 French experimental film by Philippe Grandrieux entitled, La Vie nouvelle.[30] Pearson's song "Country Dumb" appears in the 2012 Martin McDonagh-directed motion picture Seven Psychopaths[31] and "Woman, When I've Raised Hell" in the 2013 Ridley Scott thriller film written by Cormac McCarthy, The Counselor.[32]

In April 2018, Pearson released his second solo studio album The Straight Hits!, again on Mute Records.[33]

Mark Lanegan called Pearson "a one of a kind artist", while Guy Garvey of Elbow called him "the greatest male vocalist of our time".[34]

Discography edit

Albums edit

Singles / EPs edit

  • "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" (Bella Union, 2006) – split 7-inch single[4] w/ Dirty Three
  • "Country Dumb" (Mute, 2011) – single[36]
  • "Sweetheart I Ain't Your Christ / Country Dumb" (Mute, 2011) – 12-inch Record Store Day release (limited edition of 250)[9]
  • "Woman, When I've Raised Hell" (Mute, 2011) – single[37]
  • "Sorry with a Song" (Mute, 2011) – single[38]
  • Rough Trade Christmas Bonus (Mute, 2011) – limited edition EP for Rough Trade Shops[39]

Live bootlegs edit

  • To Hull and Back (self-released, 2005) – CD-R album, Recorded live at The New Adelphi Club in Hull, England[40]
  • The King Is Dead (Mute Czechoslovakia, 2011) – 12-inch album (limited edition of 1000). Recorded live at Union Chapel in London, England[41]

References edit

  1. ^ "Last of The Country Gentlemen: a Josh T. Pearson interview By Ian Johnston". Louder Than War. 2011-02-21. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
  2. ^ . Drownedinsound.com. 2007-05-04. Archived from the original on 2017-07-05. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
  3. ^ "NME Reviews - Live review: ATP Nightmare Before Christmas Curated By My Bloody Valentine". Nme.com. 2009-12-16. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
  4. ^ a b "Dirty Three / Josh Pearson - Doris / I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry (Vinyl)". Discogs.com. 2014-10-12. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
  5. ^ "Josh T. Pearson*, H-Burns, Thousand, Tom Cooney, Bosque Brown - West Country Night - Session One (Vinyl)". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
  6. ^ "Bat For Lashes - Fur And Gold (CD, Album)". Discogs.com. 2006-09-11. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
  7. ^ "Josh T. Pearson* - Last Of The Country Gentlemen (CD, Album)". Discogs.com. 2011-02-07. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
  8. ^ "Josh T. Pearson - Country Dumb". YouTube. 2011-01-18. Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
  9. ^ a b "Josh T. Pearson* - Sweetheart I Ain't Your Christ / Country Dumb (Vinyl)". Discogs.com. 2011-04-16. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
  10. ^ . Next.musicblog.fr. 2010-09-06. Archived from the original on 2014-07-14. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
  11. ^ "News | Josh T. Pearson Signs To Mute - Album & Live Details". The Quietus. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
  12. ^ Pearson, Josh T (2010-07-28). "Josh T. Pearson signing contract with Mute | Flickr - Photo Sharing!". Flickr. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
  13. ^ "Interview With Josh T Pearson". 247 Magazine. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
  14. ^ Forman, Bill (2011-03-18). "SXSW goes to church with Low and Josh T. Pearson | IndyBlog | Colorado Springs Independent". Csindy.com. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
  15. ^ "Josh T. Pearson + Dustin O'Halloran (SOLD OUT) - All Tomorrow's Parties". Atpfestival.com. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
  16. ^ "An evening with Josh T Pearson and guests". Barbican. 2011-11-26. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
  17. ^ "Josh T. Pearson Gigography, Tour History & Past Concerts – Songkick". Songkick.com. 16 April 2011. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
  18. ^ "BBC Two - Later... with Jools Holland, Series 38, Episode 2". BBC. 2011-04-17. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
  19. ^ . Archived from the original on April 25, 2013. Retrieved June 16, 2013.
  20. ^ . Archived from the original on January 20, 2013. Retrieved June 16, 2013.
  21. ^ "Radiohead, PJ Harvey Nominated For 2011 Uncut Music Award | Live4ever Media". Live4ever.uk.com. 2011-11-01. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
  22. ^ John Mulvey (January 10, 2013). "Uncut's Top 50 of 2011; One Year On…". Uncut. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
  23. ^ Tom Breihan (December 2, 2011). "MOJO's Top 50 Albums of 2011". Stereogum. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
  24. ^ "50 Best Albums of 2011". Rolling Stone. December 7, 2011. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
  25. ^ Tom Breihan (November 29, 2011). "Q's Top 50 Albums of 2011". Stereogum. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
  26. ^ "Rocklist.net... Uncut Lists". Rocklistmusic.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
  27. ^ Start time. "A Room for London". Southbank Centre. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
  28. ^ . Archived from the original on April 1, 2013. Retrieved June 16, 2013.
  29. ^ "Twelve gigs on a boat | Intelligent Life magazine". Moreintelligentlife.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
  30. ^ "A New Life (2002)". IMDb.com. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
  31. ^ James Christopher Monger (2012-11-19). "Seven Psychopaths [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] - Carter Burwell | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
  32. ^ "The Counselor - Soundtracks". IMDb.com. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
  33. ^ "Mute Records". Mute.com. 17 January 2018. Retrieved 2022-12-20.
  34. ^ "Josh T. Pearson". Dogdaypress.com. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
  35. ^ "Josh T. Pearson - The Straight Hits!". Norman Records. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
  36. ^ "Josh T. Pearson* - Country Dumb (File)". Discogs.com. 2011-02-21. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
  37. ^ [1][dead link]
  38. ^ "MUTE • Josh T. Pearson • Sorry with a Song – single out today". Mute.com. 2011-10-03. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
  39. ^ "Josh T. Pearson* - Rough Trade Christmas Bonus (CD)". Discogs.com. 2011-11-21. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
  40. ^ "Josh Pearson - To Hull And Back (CDr)". Discogs.com. 2012-08-27. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
  41. ^ "Josh T. Pearson* - The King Is Dead (Vinyl, LP)". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2016-02-16.

External links edit

  • Official website

Further reading edit

  • The Top 125 Peel Sessions Of All Time - 15/04/2001 Lift To Experience
  • Cloud 9 And Rising (May 31, 2002)
  • What A Wonderful Life By Stevie Chick, Loose Lips Sink Ships Magazine (2004)
  • Drowned In Sound Meets Josh T. Pearson - The Nottingham-Berlin Crossroads (May 22, 2007) June 24, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  • Josh T. Pearson Interviews Warren Ellis Of Dirty Three (2009)
  • Uncut's Top 150 Albums Of The '00s - No.64 Lift To Experience - The Texas-Jerasulem Crossroads

April 11, 2024
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Josh T Pearson is an American musician from Texas United States He is known for his work with the band Lift to Experience and his subsequent solo career Josh T PearsonBackground informationInstrument s GuitarLabelsMute Bella UnionWebsitejoshtpearson wbr com Contents 1 Lift to Experience 2 Wilderness years 3 Solo career 4 Discography 4 1 Albums 4 2 Singles EPs 4 3 Live bootlegs 5 References 6 External links 7 Further readingLift to Experience editIn 1996 Pearson formed the short lived but critically acclaimed band Lift to Experience who released one double album The Texas Jerusalem Crossroads on Bella Union in 2001 before splitting up soon after Lift to Experience reformed in 2016 to perform a one off show at London s Royal Festival Hall The band subsequently remixed The Texas Jerusalem Crossroads and went on to play at the Green Man Festival in Wales in August 2017 Wilderness years editAfter Lift to Experience disbanded Pearson retreated to Limestone County Texas doing odd jobs to get by while he continued playing and writing music Eventually he left Texas for Europe where he lived in Berlin and Paris while playing live to support himself 1 He also toured with Dirty Three Archie Bronson Outfit 65daysofstatic and notably performed at the All Tomorrow s Parties festival several times including those curated by Dirty Three 2007 and My Bloody Valentine 2009 2 3 His only studio recording during this time is a cover of Hank Williams song I m So Lonesome I Could Cry which was released on 7 inch split single also featuring Dirty Three and appearance on West Country Night Session One compilation album He also provided guitar and backing vocals on two songs Seal Jubilee and Trophy on Bat for Lashes 2006 Mercury Music Prize nominated album Fur and Gold 4 5 6 In 2005 Pearson released the CD R live album To Hull and Back recorded at Hull s The New Adelphi Club Featuring songs he toured until 2008 such as The Clash Devil Is On The Run and Sins Of The Father it is available on YouTube with the artist s permission Solo career editIn January 2010 Pearson recorded an album of acoustic ballads at Klangbild Studios in Berlin 7 During album recording sessions he also did a session with Berlin based pianist and composer Dustin O Halloran two songs from this session were later released in support of Record Store Day 2011 8 9 and later that year took part in Yann Tiersen s project Dust Lane Inc 10 In November 2010 Mute Records announced the signing of Josh T Pearson and release of his debut solo album Last of the Country Gentlemen in March 2011 11 12 Pearson spent most of 2011 12 promoting the album and touring extensively in its support 13 playing many solo shows including South by Southwest Music Conference in Austin 14 and sold out nights at Union Chapel Islington and Barbican Centre in London festivals including Primavera Sound Festival Latitude Festival Green Man Festival and End of the Road Festival while also sharing stage with likes of Fleet Foxes and Joanna Newsom 15 16 17 He made his TV debut on the BBC Two show Later with Jools Holland in April 2011 18 Last of the Country Gentlemen was named Rough Trade s Album of the Year 2011 19 and nominated in two categories Best Album and Breakthrough Act at the 2011 Mojo Awards 20 and shortlisted for the 2011 Uncut Music Award 21 Uncut placed the album at number 5 while Mojo ranked it number 7 Rolling Stone number 33 and Q number 42 in their Top 50 Albums of 2011 22 23 24 25 In December 2013 Uncut included Last of the Country Gentlemen in their pick of the top 50 Greatest Singer Songwriter Albums of All Time list 26 In October 2011 Pearson took part in A Room for London Sounds from a Room art project in which leading artists of all disciplines used a one bedroom Joseph Conrad s book Heart of Darkness influenced architectural installation in the form of a riverboat perched on a rooftop of Queen Elizabeth Hall at Southbank Centre in London as a workspace During his two day residency Pearson recorded 10 gospel songs followed by a live webcast 27 28 29 Pearson played and appeared in the 2002 French experimental film by Philippe Grandrieux entitled La Vie nouvelle 30 Pearson s song Country Dumb appears in the 2012 Martin McDonagh directed motion picture Seven Psychopaths 31 and Woman When I ve Raised Hell in the 2013 Ridley Scott thriller film written by Cormac McCarthy The Counselor 32 In April 2018 Pearson released his second solo studio album The Straight Hits again on Mute Records 33 Mark Lanegan called Pearson a one of a kind artist while Guy Garvey of Elbow called him the greatest male vocalist of our time 34 Discography editAlbums edit Last of the Country Gentlemen Mute 2011 The Straight Hits Mute 2018 35 Singles EPs edit I m So Lonesome I Could Cry Bella Union 2006 split 7 inch single 4 w Dirty Three Country Dumb Mute 2011 single 36 Sweetheart I Ain t Your Christ Country Dumb Mute 2011 12 inch Record Store Day release limited edition of 250 9 Woman When I ve Raised Hell Mute 2011 single 37 Sorry with a Song Mute 2011 single 38 Rough Trade Christmas Bonus Mute 2011 limited edition EP for Rough Trade Shops 39 Live bootlegs edit To Hull and Back self released 2005 CD R album Recorded live at The New Adelphi Club in Hull England 40 The King Is Dead Mute Czechoslovakia 2011 12 inch album limited edition of 1000 Recorded live at Union Chapel in London England 41 References edit Last of The Country Gentlemen a Josh T Pearson interview By Ian Johnston Louder Than War 2011 02 21 Retrieved 2016 02 16 ATP Weekend One The Dirty Three the DiS diary In Depth Drowned In Sound Drownedinsound com 2007 05 04 Archived from the original on 2017 07 05 Retrieved 2016 02 16 NME Reviews Live review ATP Nightmare Before Christmas Curated By My Bloody Valentine Nme com 2009 12 16 Retrieved 2016 02 16 a b Dirty Three Josh Pearson Doris I m So Lonesome I Could Cry Vinyl Discogs com 2014 10 12 Retrieved 2016 02 16 Josh T Pearson H Burns Thousand Tom Cooney Bosque Brown West Country Night Session One Vinyl Discogs com Retrieved 2016 02 16 Bat For Lashes Fur And Gold CD Album Discogs com 2006 09 11 Retrieved 2016 02 16 Josh T Pearson Last Of The Country Gentlemen CD Album Discogs com 2011 02 07 Retrieved 2016 02 16 Josh T Pearson Country Dumb YouTube 2011 01 18 Archived from the original on 2021 12 21 Retrieved 2016 02 16 a b Josh T Pearson Sweetheart I Ain t Your Christ Country Dumb Vinyl Discogs com 2011 04 16 Retrieved 2016 02 16 nextmusic Yann TIERSEN amp DUST LANE INC Live Next musicblog fr 2010 09 06 Archived from the original on 2014 07 14 Retrieved 2016 02 16 News Josh T Pearson Signs To Mute Album amp Live Details The Quietus Retrieved 2016 02 16 Pearson Josh T 2010 07 28 Josh T Pearson signing contract with Mute Flickr Photo Sharing Flickr Retrieved 2016 02 16 Interview With Josh T Pearson 247 Magazine Retrieved 2016 02 16 Forman Bill 2011 03 18 SXSW goes to church with Low and Josh T Pearson IndyBlog Colorado Springs Independent Csindy com Retrieved 2016 02 16 Josh T Pearson Dustin O Halloran SOLD OUT All Tomorrow s Parties Atpfestival com Retrieved 2016 02 16 An evening with Josh T Pearson and guests Barbican 2011 11 26 Retrieved 2016 02 16 Josh T Pearson Gigography Tour History amp Past Concerts Songkick Songkick com 16 April 2011 Retrieved 2016 02 16 BBC Two Later with Jools Holland Series 38 Episode 2 BBC 2011 04 17 Retrieved 2016 02 16 Last Of The Country Gentlemen named as Rough Trade s Album of the Year Archived from the original on April 25 2013 Retrieved June 16 2013 Glenfiddich Mojo Honours List 2011 Archived from the original on January 20 2013 Retrieved June 16 2013 Radiohead PJ Harvey Nominated For 2011 Uncut Music Award Live4ever Media Live4ever uk com 2011 11 01 Retrieved 2016 02 16 John Mulvey January 10 2013 Uncut s Top 50 of 2011 One Year On Uncut Retrieved May 1 2021 Tom Breihan December 2 2011 MOJO s Top 50 Albums of 2011 Stereogum Retrieved May 1 2021 50 Best Albums of 2011 Rolling Stone December 7 2011 Retrieved May 1 2021 Tom Breihan November 29 2011 Q s Top 50 Albums of 2011 Stereogum Retrieved May 1 2021 Rocklist net Uncut Lists Rocklistmusic co uk Retrieved 2016 02 16 Start time A Room for London Southbank Centre Retrieved 2016 02 16 A Room For London October 2012 Josh T Pearson The Texan songwriter recorded his session on 23 October 2012 Archived from the original on April 1 2013 Retrieved June 16 2013 Twelve gigs on a boat Intelligent Life magazine Moreintelligentlife co uk Retrieved 2016 02 16 A New Life 2002 IMDb com Retrieved 2016 02 16 James Christopher Monger 2012 11 19 Seven Psychopaths Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Carter Burwell Songs Reviews Credits AllMusic Retrieved 2016 02 16 The Counselor Soundtracks IMDb com Retrieved 2016 02 16 Mute Records Mute com 17 January 2018 Retrieved 2022 12 20 Josh T Pearson Dogdaypress com Retrieved 2016 02 16 Josh T Pearson The Straight Hits Norman Records Retrieved 15 January 2019 Josh T Pearson Country Dumb File Discogs com 2011 02 21 Retrieved 2016 02 16 1 dead link MUTE Josh T Pearson Sorry with a Song single out today Mute com 2011 10 03 Retrieved 2016 02 16 Josh T Pearson Rough Trade Christmas Bonus CD Discogs com 2011 11 21 Retrieved 2016 02 16 Josh Pearson To Hull And Back CDr Discogs com 2012 08 27 Retrieved 2016 02 16 Josh T Pearson The King Is Dead Vinyl LP Discogs com Retrieved 2016 02 16 External links editOfficial websiteFurther reading editThe Top 125 Peel Sessions Of All Time 15 04 2001 Lift To Experience Cloud 9 And Rising May 31 2002 What A Wonderful Life By Stevie Chick Loose Lips Sink Ships Magazine 2004 Drowned In Sound Meets Josh T Pearson The Nottingham Berlin Crossroads May 22 2007 Archived June 24 2007 at the Wayback Machine Josh T Pearson Interviews Warren Ellis Of Dirty Three 2009 Uncut s Top 150 Albums Of The 00s No 64 Lift To Experience The Texas Jerasulem Crossroads Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Josh T Pearson amp oldid 1207731503, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, 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