"Chemical" is the first single from Joseph Arthur

Joseph Arthur

Joseph Arthur is an American singer-songwriter and artist from Akron, Ohio. Combining poetic lyrics with a layered sonic palette, Arthur has built his reputation over the years through critically acclaimed releases and constant touring; his unique solo live performances incorporate the use of a...

's second studio album Come to Where I'm From

Come To Where I'm From

Come to Where I'm From is the second official studio album by Joseph Arthur released by Real World Records on April 11, 2000. The album was co-produced by T-Bone Burnett, and features the singles "Chemical" and "In the Sun."-Track listing:-Singles:...

. The single was released in the UK and Australia on June 26, 2000 via Real World Records and Virgin Records. The single is long out of print

Out of print

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 and is now hard to find. Joseph very rarely played "Chemical" live--the first known version was in New York City

New York City

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 in March 1998. A music video was produced for the song, directed by Anton Corbijn

Anton Corbijn

Anton Corbijn is a Dutch photographer, music video and film director. He is the creative director behind the visual output of Depeche Mode and U2, having handled the principal promotion and sleeve photography for both for more than a decade...

 (however, the video does not appear on the Directors Label

Directors Label

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 DVD The Work of Director Anton Corbijn). The video features Joseph as two characters: the first as himself, playing his guitar and singing the song, and the other as a man clad in black with a fake moustache and temporary tattoos. Joseph's friend Valdet builds a sculpture behind Joseph through the video.

Track listing

CD:

1. "Chemical" – 4:11
2. "Heavy Bullets" – 4:35
3. "Ask the Dust" – 6:52

7" vinyl:

1. "Chemical" – 4:11
2. "Ask the Dust" – 6:52