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Richard Thompson ~ Front Parlor Ballads
Factory Sealed / Factory New
2005, Original, 1st, Audiophile pressing
Cover is NM except split on top of cover
Diverse Records - DIV 009LP


"As a live performer, has become nearly as well known for his dazzling solo acoustic performances as he has for his blazing full-band electric sets, but he hasn't displayed nearly as much enthusiasm for the acoustic guitar in the studio, usually limiting himself to one or two non-electric tunes on each of his albums (though 1996's features one disc of electric performances and another of acoustic material). marks 's first full studio album of acoustic-oriented material since 1981's , and unlike that album, which was dominated by traditional material, this set features a bakers' dozen songs. also recorded and produced this set all by his lonesome in his home studio, and while the man has always shown good taste in collaborators, reveals how bright he can shine on his own. With the possible exception of the jaunty opener "Let It Blow" and the bitter "A Solitary Life," these elegantly constructed songs sound as if they would gain no aural advantage through bigger and louder arrangements, and the spare production allows the beauty of the melodies to shine through unfettered. While there's less flash in 's guitar work on than on many of his albums, this restraint makes for a very powerful beauty of its own, especially in the counterpoint of the overdubbed guitars, and 's vocals here are as effective as anything he's ever recorded as he allows his Britishness to run free in his lyrics. is built from modest stuff, but the finished product is as strong as anything has recorded in the past ten years; while this album supposedly began as an experiment as tested out some new recording gear, the results make it clear he shouldn't be afraid to spend a bit more time there, as this is a low-key triumph. "
-allmusic.com

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