'Idols Of Exile' succeeds in positioning JASON COLLETT, even in such a crowded field, as a magnificent singer-songwriter - definitely holding his own against the likes of RYAN ADAMS or RON SEXSMITH.
Guests include an all-star cast of Canadian indie royalty: FEIST; KEVIN DREW and BRENDAN CANNING (BSS); EMILY HAINES (METRIC); AMY MILLAN (STARS) and CHARLES SPEARIN (DO MAKE SAY THINK).
Produced by the noteworthy HOWIE BECK whose music has also appeared on shows like Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Felicity and Queer As Folk. RHYTHMS "Taking his roots influences and twisting them into contemporary classics, Collett takes his place alongside other modern masters such as SUFJAN STEVENS, CALEXICO and WILCO." ...TIME OUT (New York) "Smart, straightforward roots songs with shades of Wilco" ...NOW MAG "A marvellously intimate feat of singer-song writing craft on par with Ron Sexsmith's best work"" ...