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The key to Ron Sexsmith's appeal is that he's equally rooted in two contradictory traditions: old-school country rock and post-Smiths literary archness. It's fitting then that Sexsmith dedicates Retriever to the memories of June and Johnny Cash and Elliott Smith. The influences of Cash and Smith are both discernible on this fine album, along with those of John Hiatt, Lloyd Cole, John Prine and The Divine Comedy. From these incongruous inspirations, Sexsmith has wrought another fine album riddled with instantly memorable melodies and artlessly affecting lyrics. Sexsmith is on especially fine form on the ballads: the only thing wr
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Manufacturer: Parlophone
Release date: 17 May 2004
EAN: 0724357830829 UPC: 724357830829
Release date: 17 May 2004
EAN: 0724357830829 UPC: 724357830829
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