VINYL FORMAT. Originally released in 2002, Cobblestone Runway was made after Ron's 15 year marriage had fallen apart. As a result, it is bittersweet with a strong undercurrent of optimism. Producer Martin Terefe wraps Sexsmith's acoustic/electric songs in electronic sounds. The track "Gold In Them Hills" features Coldplay's Chris Martin.

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