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Cobblestone Runway - Ron Sexsmith
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84 out of 100

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9.4 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 15 Ratings

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  • Summary: The Canadian singer-songwriter's fifth album finds Sexsmith experimenting with electronica for the first time.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    100
    His encouraging lyrics are creatively conceived and cliche-free, while his music has a folky, redemptive grace. [11 Oct 2002, p.83]
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  2. All Music Guide
    90
    If Cobblestone Runway's surfaces may initially puzzle a few fans, the heart, soul and hard-won wisdom of these performances confirm that he's finally mastered the recording studio, and it ranks with his best-realized work to date.
  3. Blender
    60
    Sensitivity in excess. [#11, p.142]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. eileeno
    10
    I could listen to this CD over and over - and I do. I love it. Pure gold.
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  2. matta
    10
    Besides Ron, I can only think of two other artists this decade that have made two flawless albums: Sufjan Stevens(MIchigan and Illinois) and Joe Pernice(The World is NOt Enough and Yours, MIne, Ours). This album, along with Retriever, is why Ron Sexsmith and his music is absolutely essential for anyone interested in thought-provoking music.… Expand
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  3. EricG
    10
    Like all the greatest song writers, Ron Sexsmith manages to flip the familiar on its head, exposing unfamiliar textures and possibilities not available to those of us who lack the genius to see them unaided. This is may favorite of all of his wonderful albums. Ron has some distinguished fans: Paul McCartney and Elvis Costello, to name just two. Get this.… Expand
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