Ron ***smith, "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
***smith's most wide-ranging in breadth of sound and feel.
With ***smith'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 ***smith'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.
***smith 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.
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
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