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One of the best releases of 2009!, July 14, 2009
This review is from: El Radio (Audio CD)
Let's face it, this year we've been plagued with a bad economy and even worse BAD music! I mean do you hear what's being played on the radio nowadays!? And in my humble opinion, some of the promising artists from years past have released mediocre music this year. I won't name names because I want to be nice.
And so it seemed like music was dead to me so far for 2009 until I came across a few albums lately. And one of them is Chris Garneau's sophmore effort. I will admit that I was a bit hesitant at first because I wasn't too impressed with his first album. Duncan Sheik producing it wasn't helping matters. But I will say that the review Pitchfork gave his first album was a bit too harsh. Hopefully they'll play nice with this second new one.
La Radio is thankfully produced by the artist himself and kept under a roof of pure artistic magic! To compare him to Sufjan Stevens would be lazy journalism. I feel Chris Garneau has made a great 2nd record and it truly stands on its own!
If you're into genuine from the heart type of music then check this out!
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A Brilliant Artist, June 19, 2011
This review is from: El Radio (Audio CD)
I couldn't see such a great album and artist only have 2 reviews, and let such a thing pass! So let me be here to tell you to go ahead and buy this album. And while you're at it, get Chris Garneau's earlier album, Music for Tourists, as well. Both are great.
His voice is like nothing I've ever heard before -- wispy yet powerful, haunting yet very human. And he crafts his songs to showcase his voice in the best possible way.
This album has a few more upbeat numbers than his previous record, and it seems he's made more of an effort to fully orchestrate the songs. I enjoy the direction his sound is going.
If you're not in touch with your softer side...maybe leave this album alone. But if you're a fan of amazingly vulnerable and gorgeous music, go ahead and buy this album. Chris is a true talent, and I hope more people start listening!
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Wistful piano-driven songs from very special songwriter, gorgeous and unique voice, fantastic arrangements and lyrics., July 25, 2009
This review is from: El Radio (Audio CD)
Most highly recommended album by a songwriter extraordinaire. Chris Garneau have been a colourful constant ever since me and my wife discovered Music For Tourists. Wistful piano-driven songs, gorgeous and unique voice, fantastic arrangements and lyrics. RIYL Sufjan Stevens, Shugo Tokumaru, Peter Broderick.
//Anders, Dotshop.se
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