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Chris Garneau - Not Nice

Chris Garneau would never be told that he "sounds like" anyone. It's not that he wouldn't stand for it - on the contrary, his vulnerability and quiet ways indicate that he'd rather be in the back of a room than in the front of it. But his voice commands attention. His songs are sad and full of raw nerves and bad memories. By merely opening his mouth, he slows the spinning of the world. You should definitely listen to the above track, courtesy Absolutely Kosher Records, and take a listen to his performance of Elliot Smith's "Between the Bars" in a Parisian bar:

#42.3 - Chris Garneau - Between the bars
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