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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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- Record Label: Signature
- Genre(s): Folk
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MojoJul 25, 2012His 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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Jul 23, 2012What we have here is another excellent Chris Smither album, reason enough for celebration.
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UncutJul 23, 2012Valentine is typically sturdy--piquant observation and low-key philosophy played against an impeccable musical backdrop. [Aug 2012, p.80]
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Jul 23, 2012The wisdom expressed is crusty but benign, poetic and sometimes witty.
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Aug 30, 2012There may be nothing here that Smither hasn't done before, except totally relying on himself for musical material.
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Jul 23, 2012These acoustic performances are laid back but sizzle with the soul of the blues.