Ron Sexsmith, "one of the finest songwriters we have," (Paste) has completed Exit Strategy of the Soul, which is set for a July 8 release via Yep Roc Records. The album stands tall as one of the greatest he has made to date.
Produced by Martin Terefe, who also produced 2005's Retriever and 2002's Cobblestone Runway, Exit Strategy of the Soul was recorded in varied locations including studios in London, England and Havana, Cuba. Its ambitious arrangements, backed by a punctuating and swelling horn section on nearly every song, complete an album that is one of Sexsmith's most wide-ranging in breadth of sound and feel. With Sexsmith's disarmingly warm, inviting voice and his brilliant lyrical melancholy, the album's 14 tracks contain observations on spirituality, love and the ever present hope that the beauty of life can overcome the world's harshness. Also included here is Sexsmith's joyful recording of "Brandy Alexander," a song co-written with fellow Canadian, Feist, whose own version appears on her 2007 hit album The Reminder. Sexsmith will join Nick Lowe on a US tour during the latter half of April and headline Toronto's landmark theater, Massey Hall, on May 3. See below for more dates. Track listing for Exit Strategy of the Soul 1. Spiritude 2. This is How I Know 3. One Last Round 4. Ghost of a Chance 5. Thoughts and Prayers 6. Brandy Alexander 7. Traveling Alone 8. Poor Helpless Dreams 9. Hard Time 10. The Impossible World 11. Chased By Love 12. Brighter Still 13. Music To My Ears 14. Dawn Anna Tour Dates: 4/15 Boulder, CO Boulder Theater w/ Nick Lowe 4/17 Dallas, TX Sons Of Hermann Hall w/ Nick Lowe 4/18 Austin, TX Antone's w/ Ron Sexsmith w/ Nick Lowe 4/21 Nashville, TN The Belcourt Theatre w/ Nick Lowe 4/22 Atlanta, GA Variety Playhouse w/ Nick Lowe 4/23 Carrboro, NC The Arts Center w/ Nick Lowe 4/25 Charlottesville, VA Satellite Ballroom w/ Nick Lowe 4/26 Annapolis, MD Rams Head On Stage w/ Nick Lowe 4/27 Pittsburgh, PA Byham Theater w/ Nick Lowe 4/30 Petersborough, ON Showplace 5/02 Belleville, ON The Empire Theatre 5/03 Toronto, Can Massey Hall |
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