Released 50 years ago
(guitar, vocal)
Richard Thompson · 1976
68 min · 13 tracks · rock music
An intimate blend of folk-rock storytelling woven through intricate guitar work and rich vocal harmonies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate storytelling through song
- gradual build to emotional climax
- for reflective evenings
- captivating guitar-driven narratives
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- seek short, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1976, '(guitar, vocal)' was Richard Thompson's first solo album after his tenure with Fairport Convention. This marked a significant transition for Thompson as he carved out his own identity in the music scene, showcasing his distinct style and lyrical depth away from the band dynamic.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nick Lowe· John Hiatt· Elvis Costello
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Time Will Show the Wiser 3:06
- 2 Throwaway Street Puzzle 3:22
- 3 Mr. Lacey 2:57
- 4 The Ballad of Easy Rider 4:57
- 5 Poor Will and the Jolly Hangman 5:33
- 6 Sweet Little Rock’n’Roller 3:56
- 7 A Heart Needs a Home 4:08
- 8 The Dark End of the Street 4:17
- 9 It’ll Be Me 4:25
- 10 Flee as a Bird 3:15
- 11 Night Comes In 12:25
- 12 The Pitfall / The Excursion 2:54
- 13 Calvary Cross 13:24
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