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Sexsmith's gorgeous vocals and refined songwriting shine through.
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Entertainment WeeklyThe disc's gritter sound, courtesy of producer Steve Earle, is a perfect complement to Sexsmith's "Waterloo Sunset" croon... [6/8/2001, p.76]
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Longtime fans may be put off initially by the loose exuberance of "This Boy" and the bluesy goof "Not Too Big," let alone the ska-flavored fluke "Never Been Done," but even these atypical tracks play to Sexsmith's strengths.
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Sexsmith's most underrated asset is his most obvious: that voice. The way he slides into a line, pauses, and then delivers for maximum effect… No histrionics, just truth.
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SpinThe loose arrangements nod to the American roots icons Sexsmith idealizes; there's tons of feel. [Aug 2001, p.139]
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Thanks to the hands of producers Steve Earle and Ray Kennedy, there's a bit more bounce in Sexsmith's rhythm section, and the less-burnished quality of their tracks tempers the formality of Sexsmith's Anglo musical roots.
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There's more fun here than on Sexsmith's previous release, 1999's Whereabouts, and this is a definite step in the right direction.
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MagnetSexsmith doesn't succumb to a single false move or note. [#51, p.112]
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A very clear sounding Sexsmith singing in his Tim Hardin-quaver about the art of song, the loss of love and other intense philosophical insights that only a softspoken guy would concern himself with.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 3 out of 5
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Mixed: 1 out of 5
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Negative: 1 out of 5
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mattaJul 13, 2005incredible album. A great indication of where Ron was headed in giving us his next two classic albums. This one is nearly flawless as well.
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MikeT.Jul 11, 2001No action. Steve Earle's production almost sounds like a parody -- although of what, I can't be sure. MOR drivel.
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JeffC.Jul 9, 2001Ranks right up there with his previous masterpieces!