Features
Monday, February 7 2011
Inside the Dream Attic: A Conversation with Richard Thompson
Stuart Henderson talks with the living legend about his songwriting methods, his political frustrations, and what makes him such a great guitarist.
Thursday, December 13 2007
The Best Singer-Songwriter Albums of 2007
What unites these artists is an individual presence -- a voice -- that is powerful enough to carry an entire album without retreating to the cozy confines of a band.
Reviews
Monday, August 30 2010
Richard Thompson: Dream Attic
After 40-plus years, one question remains: Is Richard Thompson just too good?
Friday, August 14 2009
Richard Thompson: Walking on a Wire: Richard Thompson (1968-2009)
It took long enough, but there's finally a great way to sample Richard Thompson's long and prolific career.
Wednesday, June 13 2007
Richard Thompson: Sweet Warrior
The understated guitar god and top-notch songwriter returns with an excellent album of wry rockers, Brit-folk ballads, and protest songs.
Friday, October 14 2005
Richard Thompson: Front Parlour Ballads
No popcorn or peanuts, just a crackerjack album of mostly solo acoustic tunes about people behaving badly.
Tuesday, July 26 2005
Richard Thompson: Live From Austin, TX
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.
News
Saturday, July 4 2009
Guitar legend Richard Thompson takes requests
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…
