Small Town Romance
63 min · 17 tracks · rock music
A tapestry of introspective folk-rock woven with intricate guitar work and poignant storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- poignant storytelling for reflection
- introspective moments for solitude
- dynamic journey through emotions
- guitar work for detail hunting
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1984, 'Small Town Romance' followed Richard Thompson's acclaimed album 'Shoot Out the Lights'. At this point, Thompson was transitioning into a solo career after his time with Fairport Convention and establishing himself as a significant singer-songwriter known for his lyrical depth and innovative guitar playing.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nick Lowe· John Hiatt· Elvis Costello
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Time to Ring Some Changes 3:31
- 2 Beat the Retreat 4:56
- 3 Woman or a Man? 2:19
- 4 A Heart Needs a Home 3:53
- 5 For Shame of Doing Wrong 4:12
- 6 Genesis Hall 4:03
- 7 Honky-Tonk Blues 3:25
- 8 Small Town Romance 3:46
- 9 I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight 3:16
- 10 Down Where the Drunkards Roll 4:24
- 11 Love Is Bad for Business 2:36
- 12 The Great Valerio 5:41
- 13 Don’t Let a Thief Steal Into Your Heart 4:10
- 14 Never Again 2:52
- 15 How Many Times Do You Have to Fall? 3:40
- 16 Roll Over Vaughan Williams (instrumental) 2:40
- 17 Meet on the Ledge 3:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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