Ron Sexsmith - Other Songs
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Free Music Notes for Other Songs
Free Music Review: Wow. My new favorite album.
Hit: 5 Stars
I recently bought this album and "Whereabouts" after a friend suggested I check out Ron Sexsmith."Other Songs" is excellent. The songwriting is superb, the production (arrangements, mix, vibe) is inspired, and the performances are assured and heart-felt. There are 6 or 7 (!) gems on the album (e.g. "Pretty Little Cemetary", "April After All"), and the rest are simply good (e.g. "Child Star", "While You're Waiting"). Yeah, a few of the songs are a little weak (e.g. "Clown in Broad Daylight"), but they all have something in them that is irreplaceable, whether it's a melody line, a lyric or the production.
As a comparison, I think "Whereabouts" is a weaker album. The songwriting isn't as good (except for "Riverbed"), and the overall vibe just isn't there. I appreciate Ron trying new directions, but I think he's at the center of his strength on "Other Songs".
So, if you're looking for a new favorite CD, try this one.
Oh, I come from the point of view of being a musician/singer/songwriter, if that helps. Other favorites of mine from the 1990's are Radiohead's "OK Computer", Joni Mitchell's "Night Ride Home", Los Lobos "Kiko", Lucinda's "Car Wheels..", etc.
Free Music Review: His Best So Far
Hit: 5 Stars
When Ron Sexsmith has sung his last (which I hope won't be for quite some time), this album will undoubtedly stand at or near the apex of his achievements. It certainly contains his best songwriting so far. Each track presents a compact, immediately compelling story set to a beautiful--but never obvious--melody. For me, the finest moments are "While You're Waiting," with its gorgeous, gradually rising vocal line, and also "So Young," "Pretty Little Cemetary" and "Thinking Out Loud." The minimalist arrangements by Froom and Blake are the most sympathetic Sexsmith has had on record so far. They rightly let his melodies and lyrics do most of the talking, with the instrumentation shoved way into the background--almost incidental. Subtlety defines this record, and as such its charms may not be immediately apparent. But dedication on the part of the listener is rewarded more than in full. And with each play, its accomplishments become a bit more amazing.Free Music Review: My all time favorite CD, album of the decade
Hit: 5 Stars
If you are looking for the perfect pop song, look no further, there's 14 of them right here. They are deceptively simple. When I first heard this CD (through Lucinda Williams' recommendation, and she can do no wrong by me), I thought it was nice. Simple pop songs with pretty melodies and lyrics, thought I would listen to it a couple of times and stack it away, like I usually do. I tend to get bored with music pretty quickly, the few CDs I could listen to over and over again are Bob Dylan's Blood on the Tracks and Lucinda's Car Wheels, and now this little album. It just grows and grows on you, the melodies and the lyrics may sound simple at first but they somehow they grow more enchanting with every listen until it brings you into this other world. I am convinced that I am listening to a genius singer-songwriter, can't really explain what it is, but I remember when I was a kid and learning to play the piano I first heard Mozart and I am getting that same feeling again......
Free Music Review: My all time favorite CD, album of the decade
Hit: 5 Stars
If you are looking for the perfect pop song, look no further, there's 14 of them right here. They are deceptively simple. When I first heard this CD (through Lucinda Williams' recommendation, and she can do no wrong by me), I thought it was nice. Simple pop songs with pretty melodies and lyrics, thought I would listen to it a couple of times and stack it away, like I usually do. I tend to get bored with music pretty quickly, the few CDs I could listen to over and over again are Bob Dylan's Blood on the Tracks and Lucinda's Car Wheels, and now this little album. It just grows and grows on you, the melodies and the lyrics may sound simple at first but they somehow they grow more enchanting with every listen until it brings you into this other world. I am convinced that I am listening to a genius singer-songwriter, can't really explain what it is, but I remember when I was a kid and learning to play the piano I first heard Mozart and I am getting that same feeling again......
Free Music Review: exquisite pop record
Hit: 5 Stars
I just discovered this record recently and i can't believe what i've been missing. this is a beautiful, moving record by a major artist deserving of much greater attention. every song is a good one, but "Nothing Good" and "Strawberry Blonde" are perfect pop songs. the comparisons to elvis costello are obvious but sexsmith sings much more naturally and beautifully. he achieves a rare combination of sounding relaxed and yet using very nuanced phrasing and care. and like costello, he has the knack for the great opening line that draws you immediately into the song ("She's not the girl next door, but the girl who lives 'round the corner..."). produced by mitchell froom and featuring an all-star band of fine players, More Songs is a must have for those who love quality pop music.