Yeah, I've never loved "The Calvary Cross" either. That opening guitar bit is so captivating that it's always a let down when the song itself turns out to be something considerably more plodding and normal.
― the general theme of STUFF (cryptosicko), Wednesday, 23 August 2017 01:01 (six years ago) link
I assembled an RT list in February.
― the Rain Man of nationalism. (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Wednesday, 23 August 2017 01:04 (six years ago) link
Well, every track got a vote, that tells you something.
― When I Get To The Borad (James Redd and the Blecchs), Wednesday, 23 August 2017 01:21 (six years ago) link
Well done.
― When I Get To The Borad (James Redd and the Blecchs), Wednesday, 23 August 2017 01:23 (six years ago) link
Ah, last post was meant to reply to Alfred.
Lovely results. Good to see this tie and that every track got a vote
― Shat Parp (dog latin), Wednesday, 23 August 2017 07:37 (six years ago) link
"Daring Adventures is the first of the Frooms, right? It's got "Al Bowlly's in Heaven.""
and 'How Will I ever be Simple Again'
― Fine Toothcomb (sonofstan), Wednesday, 23 August 2017 07:41 (six years ago) link
good results -- yeah, i think the only song i don't realllllly like here is "little beggar girl." thompson-related -- the rhino handmade Shoot Out The Lights is on spotify. the live bonus disc has some insanely great stuff on it.
― tylerw, Wednesday, 23 August 2017 14:27 (six years ago) link
haha I didn't vote because I couldn't choose, could've made the difference
― Universal LULU Nation (upper mississippi sh@kedown), Wednesday, 23 August 2017 14:28 (six years ago) link
i like this rarity (from around the time of henry the human fly / bright lights, i think)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Swrii8xO3dA
― tylerw, Wednesday, 23 August 2017 14:33 (six years ago) link
This is where I confess I've never been able to really get into any of the other Thompson albums, either solo or with Linda.
― Gavin, Leeds, Wednesday, 23 August 2017 14:55 (six years ago) link
Same!
― calstars, Wednesday, 23 August 2017 15:12 (six years ago) link
He is definitley best appreciated live.
― kornrulez6969, Wednesday, 23 August 2017 16:45 (six years ago) link
surprised that anyone who digs bright lights wouldn't find plenty to love on henry the human fly, hokey pokey and pour down like silver — they're all of a piece to me.
― tylerw, Wednesday, 23 August 2017 16:47 (six years ago) link
yah seeing him live was pretty eye opening/mind blowing
― kurt schwitterz, Wednesday, 23 August 2017 18:01 (six years ago) link
i got a few of Richard's mid-80's albums in a remainder box in new york earlier this year, before i heard Bright Lights for the first time - they were ok, but i have to revisit them having heard this. one of them had a bunch of clocks on the cover
― flappy bird, Wednesday, 23 August 2017 18:05 (six years ago) link
surprised that anyone who digs bright lights wouldn't find plenty to love on henry the human fly, hokey pokey and pour down like silver — they're all of a piece to me
I've never heard "Henry the Human Fly"! But, yes, those first three R & L albums are very much a set.
― Wewlay Bewlay (Tom D.), Wednesday, 23 August 2017 18:13 (six years ago) link
He's very funny and engaging. Plus he's just the best guitarist. I've never seen anyone play like that in person.
― kornrulez6969, Wednesday, 23 August 2017 18:15 (six years ago) link
yeah after seeing him live i gained more of an appreciation for his post-linda years which i always thought were kinda cheezy
― just another (diamonddave85), Wednesday, 23 August 2017 18:45 (six years ago) link
(xp) OTM. Also he can't half belt out a song, his singing is so much more powerful than you might expect.
― Wewlay Bewlay (Tom D.), Wednesday, 23 August 2017 20:18 (six years ago) link
xp kinda cheezy! can't believe you think that. https://resources.tidal.com/images/cc75bbd5/de97/4229/ba12/b6805c5a1b16/1280x1280.jpg
― tylerw, Wednesday, 23 August 2017 20:23 (six years ago) link
Great interview with Linda.
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/apr/12/they-said-i-was-worse-than-the-sex-pistols-folk-legend-linda-thompson-on-trashing-dressing-rooms-and-losing-her-voice
― My God's got no nose... (Tom D.), Friday, 12 April 2024 08:39 (one month ago) link
Excellent thanksHad never seen this : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnP07s_O14Q
― calstars, Friday, 12 April 2024 10:04 (one month ago) link
Looking for a Richard interview I listened to earlier this week and saw thishttps://open.spotify.com/episode/5bCNtLtEvdx9A3IKJI7Eas?si=7ec8d81819e24247where he's on a show with Lemmy I think.
& the one I heard this week which is currenthttps://open.spotify.com/episode/4K6lez0e8FfYg5GKJZZL96?si=ae505645dacd452a
― Stevo, Friday, 12 April 2024 10:12 (one month ago) link
This album is obviously alltime, but jeez, I could vote for any of these:
The Calvary CrossI Want to See the Bright Lights TonightWhen I Get to the BorderWithered and DiedThe End of the RainbowThe Great ValerioThe Little Beggar Girl
But I would probably vote for that last one. I have such an irrational love for the narrator's cheerful cynicism, how it's almost worth it to her to be in her desperate situation just to be able to pull one over on these rich assholes.
― il lavoro mi rovina la giornata (PBKR), Friday, 12 April 2024 12:10 (one month ago) link
the linda interview ignited one of my occasional attempts to enjoy nick drake but lol no dice, p good songs (some of them) but such a boring voice
― mark s, Friday, 12 April 2024 12:14 (one month ago) link
The fact that Linda's brother is Brian Pettifer always kind of blows my mind.
― My God's got no nose... (Tom D.), Friday, 12 April 2024 12:21 (one month ago) link
xp switched to pour down like silver, much happier now*
*= sadder but in a good way
― mark s, Friday, 12 April 2024 12:22 (one month ago) link
mark s, Bryter Layter is the one if you don't like the other two. the instrumentation and songwriting is more "fun" and less obviously folky
― your mom goes to limgrave (dog latin), Friday, 12 April 2024 13:15 (one month ago) link
yes i know them all, i have the 1986 fruit-tree CD set and i've owned bryter layter on vinyl since i was a teenager -- BL is perkier yes but i think it's time to accept i am just not drawn to his voice
― mark s, Friday, 12 April 2024 13:18 (one month ago) link
There's like three instrumentals on it, or sumthin', too.
― My God's got no nose... (Tom D.), Friday, 12 April 2024 13:19 (one month ago) link
some good bits in this interview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdhaGEhiPdo
― buzza, Saturday, 11 May 2024 08:51 (three weeks ago) link
Thanks for that!
― calstars, Saturday, 11 May 2024 10:12 (three weeks ago) link
Never heard of the connection between the title track and Up on Cripple Creek, but now I can't unhear it.
― il lavoro mi rovina la giornata (PBKR), Saturday, 11 May 2024 18:17 (three weeks ago) link