Pour Down Like Silver cover

Pour Down Like Silver

Richard Thompson · 1975

67 min · 12 tracks · rock music

A haunting blend of folk-rock melodies and introspective lyrics that resonate with emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like emotional ebb and flow
  • introspective moments for reflection
  • captivating live performance energy
  • haunting melodies for quiet evenings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat, instant gratification
  • need straightforward single tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1975, 'Pour Down Like Silver' is Richard Thompson's first album after the dissolution of Fairport Convention, marking a significant shift towards his solo career. This album followed the acclaimed 'I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight,' solidifying his stature as a formidable songwriter and guitarist in the folk-rock scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Nick Lowe· John Hiatt· Elvis Costello

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Streets of Paradise 4:17
  • 2 For Shame of Doing Wrong 4:44
  • 3 The Poor Boy Is Taken Away 3:35
  • 4 Night Comes In 8:12
  • 5 Jet Plane in a Rocking Chair 2:48
  • 6 Beat the Retreat 5:52
  • 7 Hard Luck Stories 3:51
  • 8 Dimming of the Day / Dargai 7:20
  • 9 Streets of Paradise (live) 3:57
  • 10 Night Comes In (live) 12:22
  • 11 Dark End of the Street (live) 4:16
  • 12 Beat the Retreat (live) 6:25

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