Robert Deeble Explained

Robert Deeble is an American singer-songwriter originally from Long Beach, California, now based in Seattle.^[1] His recordings have been noted for their orchestrated arrangements, a subtle, minimalist style of production, and lyrical content.^[2] 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 Fahrenheit 451.

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 Rachel Blumberg of The Decemberists; Tomo Nakayama of Grand Hallway; cellist Melissa Hasin; vocalists Anna-Lynne Williams, Jen Wood, and Shenandoah Davis; and drummer Stephen Hodges (musician). Robert has toured throughout the US and New Zealand.^[3] ^[4]

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."^[5] ^[6]

Beloved (2018)
Heart Like Feathers (2012)
This Bar Has No One Left (2005)^[7]
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

External links

Official Site

Notes and References

News: Kane . Rich . February 19, 2004 . Robert Deeble—Thirteen Stories . . dead . September 24, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110608162259/https://www.ocweekly.com/2004-02-19/music/after-midnight/ . June 8, 2011.
Web site: Proefrock. Stacie. Staff Writer. All Music Guide. Rovi Corporation.
Web site: Keith. Bill. Staff Writer. https://web.archive.org/web/20030425085400/http://www.trinityhouse.org/2002_events/09_28_02_robert_deeble.html. dead. April 25, 2003. Trinity House Theater. Trinityhouse.org. mdy-all.
Web site: Sutton. Robert. Singer Songwriter Robert Deeble Brings Seattle Folk Flavor to SXSW. https://web.archive.org/web/20121105205951/http://news.yahoo.com/singer-songwriter-robert-deeble-brings-seattle-folk-flavor.html. dead. November 5, 2012. Yahoo! News. Yahoo! News Network. Mar 18, 2010.
Web site: Robert Deeble : Heart Like Feathers. iTunes (editoria). February 7, 2012.
Web site: Macintosh. Dan. Exploring his own ugly truths without flinching. https://web.archive.org/web/20110728162248/http://www.emusic.com/listen/. dead. July 28, 2011. Emusic. February 7, 2012.
Web site: Shaul . Aaron . Ink 19 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20051223174632/https://ink19.com/issues/october2005/musicReviews/musicD/robertDeeble.html . December 23, 2005 . Ink 19.