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- Summary: Martin Terefe returns as producer for this sixth LP from the Canadian singer-songwriter, which includes appearances by Ed Harcourt and members of Travis.
- Record Label: Nettwerk
- Genre(s): Indie, Rock, Singer-Songwriter
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 13 out of 15
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Mixed: 2 out of 15
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Negative: 0 out of 15
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Sexsmith's best album yet.
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[A] very wonderful, very adult set.
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The A.V. ClubWhile Sexsmith's music once seemed both too precise and too remote, on Retriever, he brings a subtle urgency to a set of songs that could double as proverbs.
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UncutA rare treasure indeed. [Aug 2004, p.101]
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Paired with his ever-fertile tunesmithery, ether-plucked choruses, and airwave melodies, singer and song beget a pop ball worth fetching again and again on Retriever.
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The same indefatigable hopefulness that sets Sexsmith apart also makes Retriever a bit tiresome.
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Sexsmith is incapable of dishonesty, insincerity or cliché in his writing or performance, but none of these melodies soar and the lyrics reveal nothing new for him.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 7 out of 7
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Mixed: 0 out of 7
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Negative: 0 out of 7
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EnzoPApr 5, 2004
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mattaJul 13, 2005Ron Sexsmith is a musical genius and this very well could be his best album yet. Twelve totally flawless, beautiful gems. The best album of the year.
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jnnymApr 6, 2004Oh yeah! Highly reccomended! If you get a chance to see this guy on his upcoming tour, check him out!
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javiermApr 10, 2004
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kikthaeDec 13, 2004Genius Songsmith. Retriever is exceptional. Ron is at the top of his game, and that is saying something for a guy who rarely dips below inspiring.
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LawrencePApr 30, 2004Is this guy ever gonna make a bad record??? A wise man wouldn't put his money on it.
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JulioCMay 2, 2004Ron Sexsmith never fails! Good example of good melodies.
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