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Eliza (Hue) | Chris Bathgate | 4:50 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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No Silver | Chris Bathgate | 2:53 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Poor Eliza | Chris Bathgate | 4:03 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Levee | Chris Bathgate | 2:33 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Fur Curled On the Sad Road | Chris Bathgate | 4:20 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Borders | Chris Bathgate | 3:44 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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In the City | Chris Bathgate | 2:43 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Own Design | Chris Bathgate | 3:09 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Salt Year | Chris Bathgate | 4:38 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Time | Chris Bathgate | 2:44 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Everything (Overture) | Chris Bathgate | 6:14 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 11 Songs |
iTunes Review
Dreamy and introspective without being sentimental Salt Year is an absorbing listen. The tone is set with the double-tracked vocals of the affecting opener, “Eliza (Hue),” in which it’s made clear that he has passed through a particularly trying time — the bitter year of the title. But the album is about much more than that. Strung together, the songs serve as snapshots of joy, longing, and confusion as well as heartbreak and loss, and the lyrical complexity makes the album richer and more emotionally powerful as a result. A variety of instrumentation and dynamics are used precisely and effectively. Cymbals crash dramatically, horns punctuate key moments like exclamation points, and piano, fiddle, mandolin, and lap steel flesh out the songs before drifting off to expose their bones once again. Highlighting the tension sometimes obscured by the beauty of the melodies are Bathgate’s vocals, which are subtle yet intense. Brilliantly arranged and performed, Salt Year is more than the sum of its parts, and arguably Bathgate’s best work so far.
Customer Reviews
Stunning.
This stunning album has it all: great songs creatively arranged, beautiful vocals, interesting lyrics. Some of the most beautiful and moving music I have heard in some time. Should appeal to fans of indie-folk, Americana or anyone who appreciates well-crafted folk-rock.
Keep the music coming!
I first heard Chris Bathgate on Pandora (Madison House) and couldn't believe I hadn't come across his music before. This new album is good but it's lacking the great lyricism that you'll find in a lot of the songs on his album, A Cork Tale Wake. Salt Year is definitely still worth owning but the tracks aren't as memorable. I'm hoping this album will grow on me but I have to admit I was hoping for something that would grab me a bit more. Can't wait to see what he comes out with next!
At the blue door
I saw you guys tonight at the blue door in Oklahoma city and fell into your music. Watching you guys perform was an awesome experience! Thanks for your music and keep up the great work! Come back and see us!
Biography
Born: April 24, 1982 in Pecatonica, IL
Genre: Alternative
Years Active: '00s
Top Albums and Songs By Chris Bathgate
| Name | Album | Time | Price | ||
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Serpentine | A Cork Tale Wake | 4:06 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Yes I'm Cold | Wait, Skeleton. | 4:14 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Madison House | A Cork Tale Wake | 3:50 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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No Silver | Salt Year | 2:53 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Do What's Easy | A Cork Tale Wake | 3:22 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Poor Eliza | Salt Year | 4:03 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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No Silver | No Silver - Single | 2:53 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Eliza (Hue) | Salt Year | 4:50 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Cold Press Rail | Wait, Skeleton. | 3:43 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Salt Year | Wait, Skeleton. | 4:44 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
