Chris Bathgate

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One of the forefront artists of Ann Arbor's folk scene, Chris Bathgate released one of the more surprisingly polished albums with last year's A Cork Tale Wake and it received some favorable press along with the admiration of fellow artists like Will Oldham and Jeff Tweedy. Yours truly even gave it a glowing review. Now back with a new six-song EP entitled Wait, Skeleton, Bathgate offers three brand new songs in "Casual Way", "Salt Year" and "Been Out All Night." The mini-album's title track "Wait, Skeleton" made its original appearance on Bathgate's debut album Silence Is For Suckers, but the track  has been re-worked for the EP. Wait, Skeleton also includes new versions of "Yes, I'm Cold" (originally appearing on Throatsleep) and "Cold Press Rail" (a b-side from A Cork Tale Wake). With a more folksy rendition built on jangly guitars, the new version of "Yes, I"m Cold" is an improvement on an already solid original. One of the more eclectic singer/songwriters out there, Bathgate's folk songs are adventurous and unique and you should listen to his music. Now. Do it. -- Capt. Obvious

Listen:
MP3: Chris Bathgate - Yes I'm Cold (New Version)
MP3: Chris Bathgate - Buffalo Girl (from Throatsleep)

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