One normally thinks of Richard Thompson with slow calm acoustic ballads. But this is one of the most rockin' songs ever. With lead solos that would make current guitar "Gods" blush. And sweet arrangements.
That's not true. Of course, it's subjective, but he wrote incredible songs on those albums, and his playing was even more unique. Mirror Blue was revolutionary for the time, and not just for the percussion, but the acoustic guitar through an electric amp.
Bucks- I would rather be locked in a room listening to "Disco's Greatest Hits"...NOT! Of COURSE it's subjective, but IMO Joe Boyd brought something to the sound of not only RT, but Fairport Convention and Nick Drake (and others), that only a very special record producer can. What would Simon and Garfunkel have sounded like without Roy Halee at the helm? They were TERRIBLE prior to his refinement of their distinctive vocal sound. Others come to mind. T Bone Burnett is one of the greats as well.
One normally thinks of Richard Thompson with slow calm acoustic ballads. But this is one of the most rockin' songs ever. With lead solos that would make current guitar "Gods" blush. And sweet arrangements.
One of the best songs ever written a real classic which deserves greater recognition. Perfection.
Great song, just keeps getting better over the years!!!!
I agree with BucksStudent - Mirror Blue is an excellent album - and Richard Thompson has continued to get better and better through the years
Sooooo eighties!
But that was a different time. Artists have to move forward.
That's not true. Of course, it's subjective, but he wrote incredible songs on those albums, and his playing was even more unique. Mirror Blue was revolutionary for the time, and not just for the percussion, but the acoustic guitar through an electric amp.
The great old Joe Boyd days. Was never as good with Mitchell Froom.
Bucks- I would rather be locked in a room listening to "Disco's Greatest Hits"...NOT! Of COURSE it's subjective, but IMO Joe Boyd brought something to the sound of not only RT, but Fairport Convention and Nick Drake (and others), that only a very special record producer can. What would Simon and Garfunkel have sounded like without Roy Halee at the helm? They were TERRIBLE prior to his refinement of their distinctive vocal sound. Others come to mind. T Bone Burnett is one of the greats as well.
Great track but the video clip so not rt
What?