DanJennings
20-11-2012, 19:36
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Probably the most commercial Richard Thompson album, but also probably one of the best. Certainly the most accessible, hence why I chose it. This album was also nominated for a Grammy apparently (not that that counts for much)
For the uninitiated, Richard Thompson was a founder member of folk rock pioneers Fairport Convention, playing guitar and contributing vocals with them throughout their classic period and leaving after the Full House record to pursue a solo career having written probably their most famous song 'Meet On The Ledge' that they still end every concert with to this day. He was also voted in the top 20 guitarists to have ever lived by Rolling Stone magazine.
After a single solo album 'Henry The Human Flag' and releasing a few albums with his wife Linda who he subsequently divorced, he began to really forge a solo career in the early eightees in quite a different style.
There are still folk elements in his riffs, and a folk inflection in his voice, but the style and instrumentation is far more rock orientated, not a morris dancer in sight!
He is a truly excellent songwriter, writing most of his songs from a frequently dark and deviant character's perspective and Richard Thompson's musicianship is quite frankly astonishing, most evident on 1952 Vincent Black Lightning, on which it sounds like there are about 3 guitars playing at the same time.
Couldn't find all the tracks on youtube unfortunately including one of the best tracks 'God Loves A Drunk' so probably best to listen on Spotify or seek out a copy (You can get it on Amazon for £2.97 + P&P)
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12. God Loves A Drunk
13. Psycho Street
spotify:album:5udGf9RoW9Sjda4yD0R7mQ
Probably the most commercial Richard Thompson album, but also probably one of the best. Certainly the most accessible, hence why I chose it. This album was also nominated for a Grammy apparently (not that that counts for much)
For the uninitiated, Richard Thompson was a founder member of folk rock pioneers Fairport Convention, playing guitar and contributing vocals with them throughout their classic period and leaving after the Full House record to pursue a solo career having written probably their most famous song 'Meet On The Ledge' that they still end every concert with to this day. He was also voted in the top 20 guitarists to have ever lived by Rolling Stone magazine.
After a single solo album 'Henry The Human Flag' and releasing a few albums with his wife Linda who he subsequently divorced, he began to really forge a solo career in the early eightees in quite a different style.
There are still folk elements in his riffs, and a folk inflection in his voice, but the style and instrumentation is far more rock orientated, not a morris dancer in sight!
He is a truly excellent songwriter, writing most of his songs from a frequently dark and deviant character's perspective and Richard Thompson's musicianship is quite frankly astonishing, most evident on 1952 Vincent Black Lightning, on which it sounds like there are about 3 guitars playing at the same time.
Couldn't find all the tracks on youtube unfortunately including one of the best tracks 'God Loves A Drunk' so probably best to listen on Spotify or seek out a copy (You can get it on Amazon for £2.97 + P&P)
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ziABOSERPXc
ZAaTGyBb_iM
5dReqM8-zOo
5.You Dream Too Much
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12. God Loves A Drunk
13. Psycho Street