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- Summary: Canadian singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith returns with his fifth album, produced by Steve Earle and Ray Kennedy.
- Record Label: spinArt / Cooking Vinyl
- Genre(s): Rock, Pop
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Positive: 9 out of 11
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Mixed: 2 out of 11
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Negative: 0 out of 11
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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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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.
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MagnetSexsmith doesn't succumb to a single false move or note. [#51, p.112]
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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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SpinThe loose arrangements nod to the American roots icons Sexsmith idealizes; there's tons of feel. [Aug 2001, p.139]
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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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Ron Sexsmith actually rocks, albeit only sort of and irregularly.
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Positive: 2 out of 3
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Mixed: 1 out of 3
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Negative: 0 out of 3
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JeffC.Jul 9, 2001Ranks right up there with his previous masterpieces!
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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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