Mock Tudor
Richard Thompson · 1999
55 min · 12 tracks · rock music
A tapestry of intricate storytelling woven through folk-rock melodies and sharp lyrical wit.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intricate storytelling with wit
- steady pacing for focused listening
- narrative flow across tracks
- reflective moments of suburban life
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking immediate gratification
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Mock Tudor' was released in January 1999, Richard Thompson was establishing himself as a solo artist following his departure from Fairport Convention and previous albums like 'You? Me? Us?' (1996). This album represented a maturation of his sound, blending personal narratives with broader social observations, marking a significant moment in his post-Fairport career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nick Lowe· John Hiatt· Elvis Costello
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Metroland: Cooksferry Queen 4:12
- 2 Metroland: Sibella 4:15
- 3 Metroland: Bathsheba Smiles 3:54
- 4 Metroland: Two‐Faced Love 4:03
- 5 Metroland: Hard on Me 5:55
- 6 Heroes in the Suburbs: Crawl Back (Under My Stone) 3:59
- 7 Heroes in the Suburbs: Uninhabited Man 4:52
- 8 Heroes in the Suburbs: Dry My Tears and Move On 3:48
- 9 Heroes in the Suburbs: Walking the Long Miles Home 4:10
- 10 Street Cries and Stage Whispers: Sights and Sounds of London Town 4:54
- 11 Street Cries and Stage Whispers: That’s All, Amen, Close the Door 5:56
- 12 Street Cries and Stage Whispers: Hope You Like the New Me 5:00
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