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Track Listings
| 1. Hands Of Time |
| 2. Snow Angel |
| 3. All In Good Time |
| 4. Never Give Up |
| 5. I Think We're Lost |
| 6. Reason For Our Love |
| 7. Cold Hearted Wind |
| 8. Jazz At The Bookstore |
| 9. Ship Of Fools |
| 10. The Grim Trucker |
| 11. Some Dusty Things |
| 12. And Now The Day Is Gone |
Product Description
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Twenty years and 10 CDs into his career, Ron Sexsmith is one of Canada's most treasured folk singers. Although his famous fan base continues to grow, (now including Paul McCartney, Sarah McLachlan, and Bono) Sexsmith remains a humble, bordering-on-uncomfortable pop star. That said, with each new effort, it seems that Sexsmith is writing slightly more upbeat, radio-friendly tracks, nudging him towards mainstream success inch by inch; this new disc, Time Being is no different in that regard. Producer Mitchell Froom (who worked with Sexsmith on his first three releases) has been brought back for this CD. It's a great match, allowing them to revisit their style of balancing fragility and melodic strength on each track.
Time Being catches Sexsmith in a reflective mood; "All in Good Time" addresses the positive lessons that come from bad times, while "Never Give Up" shines as a pledge of undying love to a relationship that has survived scores of rocky seas. On the less positive side, Sexsmith's occasional McCartney-esque influences can come across too strong. Disc opener "Hands of Time" brings forth the former Beatle's style in what can be best described as "Paul-setto," while "The Grim Trucker" so resembles a Sgt. Pepper's tune that it is almost cringe-worthy. Such sins are forgivable, overshadowed by the lyrically-clever "Jazz at the Bookstore" and the barren ache of the disc closer "And Now the Day Is Done," which reminds us all how great Sexsmith really is. --Denise Sheppard
Album Description
8th full length album from the Canadian star. 'Time Being' sees Ron reunited with legendary producer Mitchell Froom (Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello, The Corrs, Crowded House, Daniel Powter) who produced Ron's first three albums for Interscope. 12 tracks in all. V2. 2006.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
time being,
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This review is from: Time Being (Audio CD)
Ron Sexsmith at his best;Time Being is an ideal choice for a newbe to Ron and a must have for those who are already fans.
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Well Constructed, Consistent Album,
By Squid (Oshawa, ON., Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Time Being (Audio CD)
I'm a pretty devout fan, but I find Ron's albums a little patchy at times. A duff track often finds its way between two really great songs, and I thought Cobblestone Runway was a bit of a mis-step generally. Before this album, there was only one exception to my overall opinion of Ron's oeuvre: Other Songs, which is a really solid, well put together album that never seems to lag or lose its emotional resonance. This disc is definitely reminiscent of Other Songs, but its got a bit more depth to it. Time Being has great changes in pace, mood, and style, plus its got that soft, velvety production style that Mitchell Froom seems to bring to everything he touches (including Other Songs). The lyrical content shifts quite a bit, too, from sentimental reflection, to poppy humour, to cliched hope, straight through to tragic elegy. It's a very human record, and if you enjoy good songwriting and melody, this is just about guaranteed to satisfy.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sexsmith just gets better and better,
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This review is from: Time Being (Audio CD)
Considered one of Canada's most accomplished singer-songwriters, those familiar with Sexsmith continue to question why his immense talent has not by this time broken more fully into the mainstream. After all, as Amazon's review hints at, Mr. Sexsmith's celebrity fanbase should capture the attention of those who need name-drops to be convinced: in additon to McCartney, McLachlan, and Bono, artists Elton John, Feist, Elvis Costello, Daniel Lanois, John Prine, Travis, Radiohead, Steve Earle, and Chris Martin of Coldplay all praise Sexsmith's talents.'Time Being' finds Sexsmith in fine form, mixing lush pop arrangements with gentle folk ballads, building on the strengths of 2004's 'Retriever'. "All in Good Time" and "Cold Hearted Wind" are gorgeous pop melodies, certainly deserving of radio play, if radio would ever learn to embrace his music. One of Sexsmith's greatest talents is weaving deeper meanings into a deceptively simple set of lyrics, and there are some fine poetic turns on 'Time Being'. A definitive highlight is the tongue-in-cheek of "Jazz at the Bookstore", a rather biting commentary on the relegation of blues and jazz to the "caffenated bliss" of upscale coffeeshops ("There's a man standing at the crossroads/With a dark roast in his hand/Livin' in white yuppy land/Over by the milk and sugar stand"). Sexsmith also has a knack for writing love songs that strike a careful balance between simple and sincere, without making the mistake of becoming trite (check out "Snow Angel"). Much of 'Time Being' explores the theme of time and its affect on love and mortality. Sexsmith has been accused of writing far too many sad songs. But look beneath that first impression, and a sense of hope and even joy shines through, complemented by his melodic pop/folk arrangements. If you're new to Ron Sexsmith, 'Time Being' is a solid introduction. I'm tempted to suggest purchasing 'Retriever' before this one, as I found it slightly more accessible at first listen. However, Sexsmith's albums are like a sweet fagrance that continue to grow on you - the more you listen, the more you become hooked. And hey, at these prices, you can pick up both albums and hardly have put a dent in the finances. Honestly, at $10, there's no excuse for downloading this for free, and Sexsmith is an artist that certainly deserves to have his music purchased if you appreciate it.
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