Robert Deeble is an American singer-songwriter originally from Long Beach, California, now based in Seattle.
His recordings have been noted for their orchestrated arrangements, a subtle, minimalist style of production, and lyrical content. Robert's newest album, "Beloved," was released on March 30, 2018. His most recent single, "Pleasure to Burn," was released in May 2019 and was inspired by the novel
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.
Collaborations
Robert's first album, "Days Like These," featured a duet with folk heroine
Victoria Williams on the song Rockabye. Subsequent recordings included such music industry veterans as
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; vocalists
Anna-Lynne Williams,
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Discography
*Tom Wait ...
. Robert has toured throughout the US and New Zealand.
Albums
Robert has released six full-length albums in 21 years. 2018's "Beloved" follows a six-year hiatus, as did the previous release, "Heart Like Feathers."
* Beloved (2018)
* Heart Like Feathers (2012)
* This Bar Has No One Left (2005)
* Thirteen Stories (2003)
* EarthSide Down (1998)
* Days Like These (1997)
Vinyl 7"s
* Bad Time for Love 7"' (2014)
* Boots of Spanish Leather 7"' (2002)
Digital EPs
* Letters from an Expatriate (live 2013)
* Me I'm From LA Where Nothing is Sacred (live 2009)
Digital Singles
* Pleasure to Burn (2019)
* Undertow / Ring Them Bells (2012)
* Heart Like Feathers (acoustic) (2011)
Compilations (featuring Robert Deeble)
* The Round Compilation (2011)
* Pop Tomorrow 2 (2009)
* Preserve – Fractured Discs Compilation (2003)
* Eye of the Beholder II – Tract Records Compilation (2002)
* May Your Song Always Be Sung: The Songs of
Bob Dylan, Volume 3 – BMG Europe (2002)
* 'By The People For The People – Jackson Rubio Compilation (1997)
References
;Footnotes
;General references
The Big Takeover
External links
Official Site
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1986 births
American male singer-songwriters
Living people
21st-century American singer-songwriters
21st-century American male singers