El Radio (2009) is Chris Garneau's second full-length album, released on US label Absolutely Kosher Records, and European label Fargo Records, in July 2009.

El Radio
Studio album by
ReleasedJuly 7, 2009
GenreIndie pop, folk
LabelAbsolutely Kosher Records
ProducerSaul Simon MacWilliams, Chris Garneau
Chris Garneau chronology
C-Sides
(2007)
El Radio
(2009)
Winter Games
(2013)

Critical reception

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El Radio has proven extremely successful with Garneau's fans, though there are polar opinions from critics. Pitchfork Magazine's online review of the album was negative, claiming there was a severe "lack of passion." Racket Magazine gave El Radio a 9/10, stating that while the album will not appeal to everyone, it deserves positive recognition.

Track listing

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  1. "The Leaving Song"
  2. "Dirty Night Clowns"
  3. "Raw and Awake"
  4. "Hands on the Radio"
  5. "No More Pirates"
  6. "Fireflies"
  7. "Hometown Girls"
  8. "Over and Over"
  9. "The Cats & Kids"
  10. "Les Lucioles en re Mineur"
  11. "Things She Said"
  12. "Pirates Reprise"
  13. "Black Hawk Waltz"