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Articles tagged "richard thompson" NewsRichard Thompson: Talent to spare, but no hitsby Dan Deluca [The Philadelphia Inquirer (MCT)][25.Aug.09] :. When it comes to justifiably revered cult artists who continue to create at a high level decades after their illustrious beginnings, Richard Thompson is the one who has never had any hits. Even... PopMatters PickMusic ReviewRichard Thompson: Walking on a Wire: Richard Thompson (1968-2009)by Tom Useted[14.Aug.09] :. It took long enough, but there's finally a great way to sample Richard Thompson's long and prolific career.  NewsGuitar legend Richard Thompson takes requestsby Jim Carnes [McClatchy Newspapers (MCT)][4.Jul.09] :. In the pantheon of British guitarists, Richard Thompson ranks right up there with Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page. As a songwriter, his tunes have been recorded by artists as diverse as Bonnie Raitt,...  Capsule ReviewsIan Matthews: If You Saw Thro’ My Eyesby Alan Ranta[20.Jun.08] :. After leaving Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort, Ian struck gold with his solo folk-rock debut (not literally).  News‘Upfront’ Teddy Thompson pines for pure countryby Jim Farber [New York Daily News (MCT)][17.Jul.07] :. Teddy Thompson doesn’t mince words when talking about modern country music. “It’s diabolically bad,” he says. “It’s literally the same song that could be produced...  Music ReviewRichard Thompson: Sweet Warriorby Michael Keefe[13.Jun.07] :. The understated guitar god and top-notch songwriter returns with an excellent album of wry rockers, Brit-folk ballads, and protest songs. Richard Thompson: Front Parlour Balladsby Steve Horowitz[14.Oct.05] :. No popcorn or peanuts, just a crackerjack album of mostly solo acoustic tunes about people behaving badly. Richard Thompson: Live From Austin, TXby David Marchese[26.Jul.05] :. While 'Live' is not the jaw-dropping Richard Thompson live album that must exist somewhere on tape, it has plenty to remind people why Thompson remains one of music's most talented -- and criminally underappreciated -- artists. Richard’s Poor Almanac by Richard Thompsonby Tim O'Neil[5.Jul.05] :. In the realm of modern newspaper publishing, a strip like Richard's Poor Almanac is an anomaly. The well-documented homogenization of the funny pages has resulted in increasingly generalized and toothless strips aimed straight at the largest possible demographics. Richard Thompsonby Matt Gonzales[10.Mar.04] :. Richard Thompson could say more in one line than I could in a whole song. —John Mellencamp I was stupid not to bring a notebook along with me to the Richard Thompson show at... Richard Thompson: The Old Kit Bagby Gary Glauber[3.Jul.03] :. At a live Richard Thompson concert, a fan yelled out words that aren’t uncommon at such gatherings, words to the effect that Thompson easily outclasses Eric Clapton when it comes to guitar... |
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