Hundred Dollar Valentine - Chris Smither
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  • Summary: The latest release from the blues and folk singer is his first album of wholly original songs.

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  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
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  1. Mojo
    Jul 25, 2012
    100
    His first LP of complete originals is a thing of profound beauty; deep, sad, wise songs, allied to perfectly crafted arrangements, from a man who's lived long enough in darkness to address the big, heavy questions with a lightness of touch. [Aug 2012, p.96]
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  2. Uncut
    Jul 23, 2012
    80
    Valentine is typically sturdy--piquant observation and low-key philosophy played against an impeccable musical backdrop. [Aug 2012, p.80]
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  3. The Independent on Sunday (UK)
    Jul 23, 2012
    80
    The wisdom expressed is crusty but benign, poetic and sometimes witty.
  4. American Songwriter
    Jul 23, 2012
    60
    These acoustic performances are laid back but sizzle with the soul of the blues.

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