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The Salesman and Bernadette

Vic Chesnutt · 1998

54 min · 14 tracks · country music

A blend of whimsical narratives and haunting melodies, revealing the fragile beauty of everyday life through folk-infused storytelling.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Duty Free — Opening the album, this track sets a contemplative tone with its introspective lyrics and understated instrumentation, capturing Chesnutt's signature style.
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    Bernadette & Her Crowd — This song encapsulates the album's whimsical narrative approach while exploring themes of belonging and identity, making it representative of Chesnutt’s storytelling prowess.
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    Mysterious Tunnel — With its haunting melody and vivid imagery, this track delves into deeper emotional territory, showcasing Chesnutt's ability to evoke complex feelings through simple language.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Duty Free 3:13
  • 2 Bernadette & Her Crowd 3:40
  • 3 Replenished 4:20
  • 4 Maiden 3:02
  • 5 Until The Led 3:38
  • 6 Scratch, Scratch, Scratch 2:52
  • 7 Mysterious Tunnel 5:42
  • 8 Arthur Murray 4:07
  • 9 Prick 3:08
  • 10 Woodrow Wilson 3:51
  • 11 Parade 7:02
  • 12 Blanket Over The Head 1:25
  • 13 Square Room 4:28
  • 14 Old Hotel 4:19

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