Long Player Late Bloomer
Ron Sexsmith · 2011
43 min · 13 tracks · folk music
Intimate melodies intertwine with reflective lyrics, weaving a tapestry of personal stories and universal truths.
Top tracks — play these first
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Get in Line — This opening track sets the tone with its catchy melody and relatable lyrics about patience and perseverance in life. Its upbeat nature invites listeners into Sexsmith's world right away.
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The Reason Why — With heartfelt reflections on love and loss, this track exemplifies Sexsmith's ability to convey deep emotion through simple yet profound lyrics. Its melodic structure makes it memorable.
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Late Bloomer — The title track captures the essence of self-acceptance and personal growth, resonating with anyone who has felt out of step with their peers. Its introspective nature stands out among the album's themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases mature songwriting with intimate melodies but follows familiar folk structures.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces slower ballads that create a reflective atmosphere.
- Many tracks utilize a simple arrangement with acoustic guitar and piano, allowing the lyrics to take center stage.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo storytelling
- warm melodies for reflection
- intimate moments for connection
- thoughtful listening on quiet evenings
- heartfelt narratives with emotional depth
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Ron Sexsmith released Long Player Late Bloomer in 2011, he was already an established artist with a career spanning over two decades. This album came after his 2006 release, Time Being, and marked a return to his signature lyrical storytelling while exploring new sonic textures.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nick Drake· Sufjan Stevens· James Taylor
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Get in Line 2:27
- 2 The Reason Why 3:13
- 3 Believe It When I See It 3:45
- 4 Miracles 2:31
- 5 No Help at All 3:30
- 6 Late Bloomer 4:08
- 7 Heavenly 2:31
- 8 Michael and His Dad 3:50
- 9 Middle of Love 3:04
- 10 Every Time I Follow 3:24
- 11 Eye Candy 3:45
- 12 Love Shines 4:28
- 13 Nowadays 3:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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