1000 Years of Popular Music
Richard Thompson · 2003
76 min · 23 tracks · rock music
A vibrant tapestry weaving centuries of musical history into a contemporary folk-rock experience.
Why this album works
'1000 Years of Popular Music' is notable for its innovative approach to covering songs from various eras, receiving critical acclaim for its unique blend of traditional and modern sounds. The album stands out in Thompson's discography as it reached number 1 on the UK Folk Albums Chart, highlighting his influence on contemporary folk music and expanding the genre's boundaries.
- Best for
- playful reinterpretations of classics wave-like pacing with surprises conversational sing-alongs with friends
- Context
- By 2003, Richard Thompson had established himself as a prominent figure in the British folk-rock scene, with a career spanning over three decades. '1000 Years of Popular Music' followed his acclaimed album 'The Old Kit Bag' and showcased his ability to reinterpret historical music for modern audiences, reflecting both his artistic evolution and mastery of diverse genres.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Radiohead· Kate Bush· Duran Duran· Kim Wilde· Blur· Joe Jackson· giorge mijael· Ringo Starr
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sumer is Icumen In Standout 3:09
- 2 King Henry V's Conquest of France 4:34
- 3 When I Am Laid in Earth 4:06
- 4 So Ben Mi Ca Bon Tempo 3:05
- 5 Shenandoah 3:44
- 6 Blackleg Miner 3:21
- 7 Waiting at the Church 3:53
- 8 Trafalgar Square 2:58
- 9 There Is Beauty... 2:39
- 10 Why Have My Loved Ones Gone? 3:25
- 11 Old Rocking Chair's Got Me 3:04
- 12 Orange-Coloured Sky 2:28
- 13 Cry Me a River 4:49
- 14 Drinking Wine Spo-dee-o-dee 2:32
- 15 The Fool 3:19
- 16 Legal Matter 3:23
- 17 Tempted Standout 4:44
- 18 Kiss 3:54
- 19 Oops! I Did It Again Standout 3:36
- 20 Sam Hall 3:28
- 21 Money 2:50
- 22 It Won't Be Long 2:27
- 23 Marry, Ageyn Hic Hev Donne Yt 0:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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