Mock Tudor cover

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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