Music Review

Other Songs

EW's GRADE
A

Details Lead Performance: Ron Sexsmith

This sophomore effort is every bit as beguiling as Ron Sexsmith's luminous '95 debut, thanks to the elemental wisdom of his lyrics, the unfussy gorgeousness of his melodies, and the affecting melancholy of his weary voice. Other Songs' 14 new compositions observe small but significant events with understated insight, and the sublimely simple arrangements consistently bring out the material's strengths. A

Originally posted Jun 27, 1997 Published in issue #385-386 Jun 27, 1997 Order article reprints
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