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WHILE Kris Drever has largely concentrated on pursuing collaborative projects in recent years, this relaxed solo evening, featuring just an amp and a couple of guitars for company, is a reminder that his best work has been done without any outside help.
Aside from a couple of songs stemming from his partnership with the band members of Lau, most of the focus is on his own compositions — some familiar, some not so well known.
The strongest self-penned moments come in the form of two lesser-heard songs in the second half of the set.
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