Ron Sexsmith

by Ron Sexsmith

Ron Sexsmith cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 16 May 1995
  • Label: Interscope
  • Country: Canada
  • Length: 42:48
  • Community rating: 4/5 from 5 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The major-label debut of 'Ron Sexsmith' introduced the Canadian songwriter's melancholic, McCartney-esque melodicism to a wider international audience. Produced by Mitchell Froom, the recording utilizes dry, remarkably understated arrangements that effectively highlight the inherent warmth and vulnerability of Sexsmith's vocal delivery. The release garnered substantial critical acclaim and immediate endorsements from industry peers, firmly establishing him as a true songwriter's songwriter.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, acoustic, piano, storytelling, confessional, male-vocals, orchestral, ballad

Tracklist

  1. Secret Heart (3:15)
  2. There's A Rhythm (3:11)
  3. Words We Never Use (3:03)
  4. Summer Blowin' Town (2:18)
  5. Lebanon, Tennessee (2:57)
  6. Speaking With The Angel (3:37)
  7. In Place Of You (3:33)
  8. Heart With No Companion (3:09)
  9. Several Miles (3:40)
  10. From A Few Streets Over (2:43)
  11. First Chance I Get (2:02)
  12. Wastin' Time (2:45)
  13. Galbraith Street (3:05)
  14. There's A Rhythm (3:25)

Credits

  • Ron Sexsmith - primary artist, vocals, guitar, backing vocals, written-by, vocals, guitar, piano, bass, drums
  • Jerry Scheff - bass
  • Jerry Marotta - drums, percussion, backing vocals
  • Leonard Cohen - written-by
  • Steve Amedee - tambourine
  • Martin Tillman - cello

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