Cobblestone Runway

Cobblestone Runway Artist: Ron Sexsmith
Label: Nettwerk Records
Category: Music



Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1


UPC: 067003028424
EAN: 0067003028424
ASIN: B00006JJ3Q


Release Date: 2002-10-08

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Tracks:

  1. Former Glory
  2. These Days
  3. Least That I Can Do
  4. God Loves Everyone
  5. Disappearing Act
  6. For a Moment
  7. Gold in Them Hills
  8. Heart's Desire
  9. Dragonfly on Bay Street
  10. The Less I Know
  11. Up the Road
  12. Best Friend
  13. Gold in Them Hills (remix)

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Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars A strong 3.5 stars.......2005-03-11

This album is my first introduction to Ron Sexsmith. I can see where people say this album grows on you. I have a feeling it's already under my skin & I'll listen to it many more times.

There's something mellow and approachable about his style, and a familiarity which cannot be denied. He seems to honor his predecessors, yet forge a unique sound for himself.

His voice is what really draws me in. I don't go so much for drippy, poppy stuff, and the instrumentation verges on being a little too Adult Contemporary Top 40, yet I'm willing to look past that because his style is so totally his own.

There's a sweet quality to his voice that is just uplifting and optimistic. I haven't heard his other stuff yet, so perhaps he does get a bit darker. But overall, I felt this album was solid, upbeat and very melodic.

4 out of 5 stars Songwriting triumphs over production values.......2003-09-24

It pains me to give any Ron Sexsmith album less than 5 stars because he's as fine a songwriter as there is. He has suffered the curse of being a "songwriter's songwriter"--Costello and McCartney among the longtime supporters--but he usually connects with listeners in such an intimate way that I found the intrusive production on many of this CD's tracks to interfere with my overall enjoyment of it. A few listens later I felt able to live with the sound effects and odd choices made by the producer, since some of the tracks were treated more mercifully. "God Loves Everyone", "Gold In Them Hills", and "Heart's Desire" really stood out for me. This is not an album I would play to introduce someone to Sexsmith's music, but it is to be admired for its ambitious change of direction, however misguided it might have been. Great songwriting triumphs in the end.

5 out of 5 stars wonderful.......2003-06-10

it's a true wonder that ron sexsmith isn't a household name. "cobblestone runway" is a gem and i'm glad i found it in the most unconventional way. "least that i can do," "the less i know," "these days," and "former glory" are ... well, glorious. very much his own unique self, but capable of evoking thoughts of mccartney, van morrison, and even boz scaggs at their best. a great listen on the very first spin, but actually keeps getting better with every play. simply wonderful.

5 out of 5 stars Did you really have any doubts?.......2003-05-18

More beautiful music from the songewriter extraordinaire.
I have all Ron's CDs and this is my favorite with Other Songs and Blue Boy running a close second. The musicianship is first class as usual and the writing is from the heart. The sound quality is also very nice. I think one of the reviewers here needs a new stereo. My only complaint is a few synthesized sounds here and there the songs could have done nicely without, however, this is a minor issue considering all this recording has to offer. My copy will be enjoyed for many years come.

5 out of 5 stars Addictive melodies and voice.......2003-04-03

I had never heard of Ron Sexmith until I saw his band open for Coldplay in Phoenix in Feb 03. My husband I both enjoyed the performance, and decided to purchase Cobblestone Runway. After the 1st listen, I wasn't sold. But after 3 listens, it has become one of my favorite cd's. I can't get the melodies and lyrics out of my head, even after listening to other artists. Truly addictive, and I simply love his unique voice. Give it several listens, and don't judge it on the 1st play. I am in Amazon.com right now to purchase a 2nd cd from Ron Sexmith. Gotta have more!

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