Ducknapped!
Richard Thompson · 2003
73 min · 14 tracks · rock music
A blend of folk-rock storytelling and sharp lyrical wit, underscored by Thompson's signature guitar work.
Top tracks — play these first
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Gethsemane — This opening track sets a contemplative tone and highlights Thompson's poetic lyricism through a deep exploration of faith and doubt.
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I Misunderstood — Here, Thompson captures the essence of regret and misunderstanding within relationships, showcasing his talent for emotional storytelling.
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Can’t Win — This lengthy closing track encapsulates the album’s themes of defeat and resilience, featuring dynamic shifts that demonstrate Thompson's guitar prowess.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- reflective storytelling for introspective minds
- rich guitar work for detail
- patient unfolding of lyrical themes
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek high-energy party anthems
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2003, Ducknapped! was Richard Thompson's first studio album after a series of live recordings and compilations in the late 1990s. At this point in his career, he had firmly established himself as a solo artist following his time with Fairport Convention, showing artistic growth and continued relevance in the rock genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nick Lowe· John Hiatt· Elvis Costello
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Gethsemane 7:23
- 2 Pearly Jim 4:16
- 3 Outside of the Inside 6:57
- 4 Missie How You Let Me Down 4:36
- 5 A Love You Can’t Survive 5:20
- 6 One Door Opens 4:28
- 7 I’ll Tag Along 3:52
- 8 Bank Vault in Heaven 5:40
- 9 She Said It Was Destiny 4:11
- 10 I Misunderstood 4:41
- 11 Valerie 3:40
- 12 Can’t Win 9:17
- 13 Jealous Words 3:58
- 14 Word Unspoken, Sight Unseen 5:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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