Richard Thompson

Experimental Post-Punk Remembrance Rock 

Long Live David F**king Thomas

April 25, 2025April 25, 2025 Jim Sullivan 0 Comments David Thomas, Linda Thompson, Orangutang, Pere Ubu, Richard Thompson, RIP, Rocket From The Tombs

Saluting the late Pere Ubu frontman, gone at 71

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Folk Rock 

Going from Ship to Shore with Richard Thompson

June 3, 2024June 3, 2024 Jim Sullivan 0 Comments 2024, David Bowie, interview, Kate Bush, Martha Wainwright, New West Records, Richard Thompson, Rufus Wainwright, Ship to Shore, Warren Zevon

A frank chat about the guitar legend’s new album (and ex-wife Linda’s as well!)

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Folk Rock 

Rumour and Sigh: Richard Thompson Turns 75

April 3, 2024April 3, 2024 Jim Sullivan 0 Comments 75th birthday, Britney Spears, English folk, Fairport Convention, Fred Frith, guitar, Guitarist, Henry Kaiser, John Cleese, Richard Thompson, Rumour and Sigh, Ship to Shore, The Beatles

Celebrating the life and career of the English guitar guru

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Rock 

Pretenders Get Reflective on Relentless

September 18, 2023September 18, 2023 Dave Steinfeld 0 Comments 2023, Chris Hill, Chrissie Hynde, Dave Gahan, James Walbourne, Kris Sonne, Parlophone Records, Pretenders, Relentless, Rhino, Richard Thompson, The Pretenders

What makes their new album so appealing

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Music Journalism 

Famous Quotes Vol. 38: December 2022

December 29, 2022December 29, 2022 Jim Sullivan 0 Comments Black Sabbath, Duran Duran, Famous Quotes, Jim Sullivan, John Taylor, Morrissey, Ozzy Osbourne, Richard Thompson

Veteran rock critic Jim Sullivan looks back on a career of epic interviews in the latest installment of his inquisitive column

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Beatle Britpop Indie Rock Pop Post-Punk Psychedelics Punk Rock 

“I Leak Creativity”: Robyn Hitchcock at 69

December 21, 2022December 21, 2022 Ryan Maffei 0 Comments Emma Swift, Jewels for Sophia, Nick Lowe, Pink Floyd, Randy Newman, Richard Thompson, Robyn Hitchcock, Shufflemania, Syd Barrett, The Beatles, The Soft Boys, Underwater Moonlight

The Rock & Roll Globe (of Frogs) catches up with the veteran singer/songwriter

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Alternative Rock Folk Rock 

Blood Makes Noise: Suzanne Vega’s 99.9F° at 30

October 11, 2022October 11, 2022 Ron Hart 0 Comments 1992, 30th Anniversary, 99.9F°, Blood Makes Noise, Bruce Thomas, Jerry Marotta, Mitchell Froom, Nine Inch Nails, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Pete Thomas, Richard Thompson, Suzanne Vega

A quick chat with the acclaimed singer-songwriter about her most adventurous LP

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Folk Rock 

Roll Over Vaughn Williams: Henry the Human Fly at 50

April 12, 2022April 12, 2022 Lee Zimmerman 0 Comments 1972, Henry The Human Fly, Island Records, Richard Thompson

Consider the solo debut of Richard Thompson a vital part of his template

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Folk New Wave Rock 

Did She Jump Or Was She Pushed?: Shoot Out the Lights at 40

March 18, 2022March 18, 2022 Kara Tucker 1 Comment 1982, 40th Anniversary, Don't Reneg On Our Love, Joe Boyd, Richard and Linda Thompson, Richard Thompson, Shoot Out The Lights, Wall of Death

The fiery final album from Richard & Linda Thompson set a new standard for the quintessential breakup LP

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Country and/or Western Folk Remembrance 

Remembering Nanci Griffith: A Love Light Lost

August 16, 2021March 29, 2022 Lee Zimmerman 2 Comments Bob Dylan, Guy Clark, Jerry Jeff Walker, John Prine, Johnny Cash, Lyle Lovett, Nanci Griffith, Pete Seeger, Richard Thompson, Sandy Denny, Townes Van Zandt, Willie Nelson

Reflections on the loss of an American country-folk poet

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Folk Rock 

I’m Gonna Break Somebody’s Heart Tonight: Rumor and Sigh at 30

June 29, 2021March 24, 2022 Robert Baird 0 Comments 1952 Vincent Black Lightning, 1991, 30th Anniversary, Alternative Rock, Capitol, Fairport Convention, Mitchell Froom, MTV, Richard Thompson, Rumor and Sigh

Richard Thompson’s opening salvo for the 1990s remains one of the best works in the English guitar maverick’s extensive catalog

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Blues Pop Soul 

With a Superb New Album, Tom Jones Intertwines Music With Memories

May 5, 2021March 24, 2022 Lee Zimmerman 0 Comments Billy Joe Shaver, Bob Dylan, Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, John Lee Hooker, Keith Richards, Long Lost Suitcase, Mick Jagger, Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Praise & Blame, Richard Thompson, Sister Rosetta Thorpe, Spirit in the Room, Surrounded By Time, Tom Jones, Tom Waits

On the cusp of 81, the Welsh pop icon still knocks ’em dead as Surrounded By Time sees him tackling tunes by Dylan, Macca, the Stones and more

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Music Journalism 

Famous Quotes Vol. 11: September 2020

September 3, 2020September 3, 2020 Jim Sullivan 0 Comments Depeche Mode, Famous Quotes, Jean-Michel Jarre, Jim Sullivan, Juliette and the Licks, Juliette Lewis, Les Paul, Martin Gore, Mini-Moog, Moog Synthesizer, Richard Thompson, Sam Phillips

Veteran rock critic Jim Sullivan looks back on a career of epic interviews in the latest installment of his inquisitive column

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Folk Psychedelics Rock 

Remembering Judy Dyble

July 13, 2020July 16, 2020 Lee Zimmerman 1 Comment Ashley “Tyger” Hutchings, British Folk, Fairport Convention, Giles Giles and Fripp, Ian Matthews, Judy Dyble, King Crimson, Richard Thompson, RIP, Robert Fripp, Sandy Denny, Simon Nicol

The British folk great, the first singer with Fairport Convention, makes her final departure

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Pop 

ALBUMS: A Prodigal Son’s Return? Heartbreaker, Please!

July 2, 2020July 2, 2020 Chris Parker 0 Comments 2020, Heartbreaker Please, Jeff Hill, Linda Thompson, Martha Wainwright, Richard Thompson, Rufus Wainwright, Ryan Adams, Teddy Thompson

Teddy Thompson solves his influences and finally makes a great album

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