Released 13 years ago this October
Won't Be Long Now
Linda Thompson · 2013
41 min · 11 tracks · folk rock
A rich tapestry of folk rock woven with heartfelt storytelling and intricate melodies that resonate deeply with personal experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Father Son Ballad — This track stands out for its poignant reflection on familial bonds, showcasing Thompson's ability to blend personal narrative with universal themes of love and loss.
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Never Put to Sea Boys — With its haunting melody and vivid storytelling, this song highlights traditional folk influences while addressing themes of adventure and caution.
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If I Were a Bluebird — This track exemplifies the album's emotional core, employing metaphorical imagery to explore the desire for freedom and connection, anchored by Thompson's expressive vocals.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines strong songwriting with skilled execution, creating a memorable return for Thompson.
What we noticed
- Thompson's vocal delivery varies from soft and introspective to powerful and emotive, often layered with harmonies that enhance the storytelling.
- Several tracks incorporate shifts in tempo and dynamics, such as 'Father Son Ballad,' which builds gradually before reaching a poignant climax.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Never the Bride
The bridge shifts perspective as the narrator reflects on unfulfilled dreams and the passage of time.
This structural choice deepens the emotional impact by contrasting past aspirations with present realities, enhancing the song's exploration of regret.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Love's for Babies and Fools 3:40
- 2 Never Put to Sea Boys 3:19
- 3 If I Were a Bluebird 6:50
- 4 As Fast as My Feet 3:54
- 5 Father Son Ballad 3:38
- 6 Nursery Rhyme of Innocence and Experience 3:29
- 7 Mr. Tams 3:43
- 8 Paddy's Lamentation 3:11
- 9 Never the Bride 5:01
- 10 Blue Bleezin' Blind Drunk 2:12
- 11 It Won't Be Long Now 2:37
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