Like many new artists and bands Teddy Thompson really got his biggest break by appearing on Jools Holland's program. This is, indeed, where I came accross this outstanding folk artist.
The son of folk ledgends, Linda and Richard Thompson, it seemed almost inevitable that Teddy would follow ... Read review
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Personnel include: Teddy Thompson (vocals, guitar, keyboards); Richard Thompson (guitar);
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Brad Albetta (keyboards); Matt Chamberlain (drums); Jenni Muldaur, Martha Wainwright, Rufus Wainwright (background vocals).As the son of folk-rock legends Richard...
Advantages: Weel written, heartfelt, folk-pop Disadvantages: nothing major enough to say
Like many new artists and bands Teddy Thompson really got his biggest break by appearing on Jools Holland's program. This is, indeed, where I came accross this outstanding folk artist.
The son of folk ledgends, Linda and Richard Thompson, it seemed almost inevitable that Teddy would follow in the family business. Like the Wainrights before him the second generation of family folk is much more mainstream, with a contemporary production. This allows ... ...listeners; and not just the folk niche of their parents.
The record itself is a very light, melodic sound, that really allows his voice to shine through. The rough, passionate, and well performed vocals lend themselves to the expertly constructed and thought through lyrics. The first track; Shine So Bright, seems to lead us to belive Thompson has a quest for stardom. But this hasnt meant that the record has turned into a piece of over-produced, ...
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