The last rider

"He pens songs that are smart without being smarmy, clever without being cynical, and earnest without being shallow. No wonder his fans include musicians such as Paul McCartney and Elton John, individuals whose works share similar traits".

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"The clue is in the title, of course, and he has spoken of feeling adrift in today's music industry. But in truth, Sexsmith has never fitted in, and The Last Rider is no exception - there are no sonic fireworks here, nor bold, ear-grabbing melodies. Rather, the 53-year-old trades in elegant songcraft and romantic ruminations, completely out of step with modern trends ... If Sexsmith really is calling it a day, the music world will keep on turning - but it will be a lesser place".

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"Co-producing with longtime collaborator and drummer Don Kerr, Canadian songman Ron Sexsmith turns in a richly detailed set on his 13th effort, The Last Rider. Sexsmith's distinctive brand of nuanced guitar pop has, on the surface, changed little over his quarter century of musical output, making each release feel almost like a new chapter in one ongoing narrative".

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