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- Summary: Better known for his work with Broken Social Scene, Jason Collett's latest solo album was influenced by the economic crisis.
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- Record Label: Arts & Crafts
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Indie Rock, Alternative Singer/Songwriter
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Positive: 7 out of 10
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Mixed: 2 out of 10
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Negative: 1 out of 10
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Nov 19, 2012With Reckon, Collett offers an unblemished view of all its troubles and travails. To his credit, this tireless troubadour puts it all in perspective.
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Nov 30, 2012It's tender, touching and not nearly as miserable as its subject matter suggests.
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Nov 30, 2012The folksy settings are tinted with brooding strings and tearful pedal steel, adding colour to well-turned lines.
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Sep 27, 2012Reckon is a statement that hits hard (and close to home) if you'll give it a careful listen.
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Oct 24, 2012Permanently set on "saunter," these songs' clever structures are often overshadowed by their aw-shucks delivery.
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Q MagazineDec 11, 2012It's very diversity makes it a little impersonal and even arch, but there are strong songs here and a retrospective disc shows there's plenty more where they came from. [Jan 2013, p.102]
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Under The RadarNov 30, 2012Collett uses instruments sparingly. That coupled with his clear tones is too simplistic a combination. [Oct/Nov 2012, p.128]