
"People and Private Music"—more or less the centerpiece of Adam Arcuragi's 2009 sophomore record I Am Become Joy —opens up into a beautiful fully realized vision in this live take recorded over at the Daytrotter studios. It proves again that Arcuragi, an undeniable talent, flourishes in a live environment. His song "Bottom of the River" became a viral sensation thanks to a New York City flea market performance recorded by La Blogotheque . On record, however, "Bottom of the River" was a dud, lacking the same ferocious enthusiasm and swinging rhythm displayed live. Mr. [...]