I was always a bit familair with the style, singing and guitar-playing of Richard Thompson, but lately I've downloaded (with the discography on Wikipedia and RYM right next to it) almost all studio-outings, whether with or without Linda.
And now I'm a fan, and I'll predict this will cost me a lot of money, for I now want all his CDs on an original format. I really like his voice, his guitar-playing is like heaven and the production of most of his albums I've heard so far is open and transparant, the way I like it.
I'll start probably with an unexpected one, which has clicked with me enormously: "The Old Kit Bag" (2003). Here's a track from it, though I would rather have showed 'First Breath' which is just awesome. But this one is amazing too:
So, any fans out there? What are your personal favorite SONGS, instead of whole albums?
Oh, and I've deliberately put this at main. I think he's that well-regarded, influencial and loved among progfans, that a place within this main forum is deserved. Correct me if you think I'm wrong.
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