John Smith "The Living Kind" 2024-04-22 Fitz and The Tantrums' natural

Fitz and The Tantrums' natural exuberance permeates their new self-titled album

As a former member of the Mormon faith

features four alternate versions of some of Elliott Smith's greatest songs

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John Smith "The Living Kind" 2024-04-22 Fitz and The Tantrums' naturalJohn Smith has built a reputation as one of the UKs finest guitarists and songwriters. Steeped in the lineage of British folk and American guitar music, taking his cue from Richard Thompson, John Martyn and Ry Cooder, John has evolved a transatlantic blend of guitar techniques. Sometimes using a slide, sometimes with guitar on his lap, sometimes detuning mid song or pulling subtle expressions out of an array of effect pedals, Smiths obsession with the