Blue Rodeo — Small Miracles

A Blue Rodeo record is essentially a two-for-one deal. The tug-of-war between Jim Cuddy's and Greg Keelor's interests is just as evident on Small Miracles as its ever been, effectively dividing the disc into two distinct halves. As is usually the case, it's Cuddy's vocal tracks that stand out. While he wanders into the occasional ballad, the songwriter is more than content to stick to the self-reflective pop he's been leaning on for years, drifting from the beach party fun of "Mystic River" to the undeniably attention-catching "C'mon." While fans will likely find something to love in Keelor's meandering tunes as well, his vocal turns are the LP's most disappointing. Truth be told, the last time I heard someone say they really liked a Keelor song was my mom after she had a few. That said, Small Miracles is certainly no misstep by this band's standards and will make a welcome addition to their catalogue. Blue Rodeo still know how to put a song together.

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