Small Town Romance
63 min · 17 tracks · rock music
A tapestry of introspective folk-rock woven with intricate guitar work and poignant storytelling.
Why this album works
'Small Town Romance' is notable for its intimate recording style, capturing live performances that showcase Thompson's storytelling prowess. The album has been acknowledged for influencing the British folk-rock revival of the 1980s and has received critical acclaim for its emotional resonance and craftsmanship.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with peaks poignant storytelling for reflection introspective moments for solitude
- 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
- Radiohead· Kate Bush· Duran Duran· Kim Wilde· Blur· Joe Jackson· giorge mijael· Ringo Starr
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Time to Ring Some Changes 3:31
- 2 Beat the Retreat Standout 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 Standout 4:03
- 7 Honky-Tonk Blues 3:25
- 8 Small Town Romance 3:46
- 9 I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight Standout 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
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