Jason Collett — Idols Of Exile

Although Jason Collett's day job is guitarist for the eclectic Broken Social Scene, the Toronto resident still knows how to write a standard alt.country tune. Following up his 2003 Arts And Crafts debut Motor Motel Love Songs, Collett returns with 12 more soothing folksy-pop numbers. Idols Of Exile includes predictable themes of longing, reflection and dawn and dusk, which all make for a comforting summer night listen.

Jason may have kept the songs structured, but he didn't leave his BSS cohorts behind. Everyone from Kevin Drew to Emily Haines contribute to the disc, making each track fresh and lush. Collett is best on his more rollicking numbers such as "I'll Bring The Sun," though quieter tunes like "We All Lost One Another," deserve repeated listens too.

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