RICHARD THOMPSON, ELECTRIC

“[Thompson is] a superior guitarist who always plays with a clear tone and exquisite taste, and

provides no small amount of head-snapping surprises—features present in abundance on Electric.”

“[Thompson] continues to romance audiences…”

“Richard Thompson plugs in and delivers his most generous helping of guitar solos in many years, perhaps ever…Each time Thompson launches into one of his eclectic breaks, Electric

becomes electrifying.”

“[Thompson is] a folksinger who doesn’t sound out of place shredding like an arena-rock star...

and still writes songs that sting and storm.”

“…the excellence is undeniable.”

“Brilliant British guitarist and witty songwriter Richard Thompson emerges with his strongest

collection since 1999 standout Mock Tudor.”

“Folk-rock legend at the top of his game.”

“…Electric is a first-class showcase for Thompson’s spine-tingling solos…”

“…it’s up there with his best.” ****

“Richard Thompson is one of the great open secrets in rock ‘n’ roll...for more than four decades

he has been one of the most acclaimed musicians alive, as both an instrumentalist and a songwriter. [Electric is] full of Thompson’s trademarks: blistering guitar work and frequently

acerbic lyrics.”

"Classic  Thompson,  in  other  words,  and  well  worth  plugging  into.”  

   "The  plain  truth  remains  that  few  writers  and  guitarists  are  in  his  league."  ****½    (Montreal)    

   

"The  british  folk-­‐rocker’s  latest  is  an  energized  affair  driven  by  a  power  trio  and  Buddy  Miller’s  down-­‐home  production."  ***½      

 "Unlike  most  of  his  peers,  Thompson  is  defying  the  march  of  time,  continuing  to  

write  and  perform  at  an  exceptional  level.  Electric  easily  deserves  a  place  alongside  his  best  solo  releases."  9/10    

“Thompson’s new disc Electric finds him sounding as vital as ever, both musically and lyrically. At the top of his game in a way that can only come with experience and wisdom, his new songs are biting and perceptive…And it goes without saying that Thompson’s virtuoso guitar playing

is, well, virtuoso…”

“As the disc’s name implies, Electric finds Thompson fully plugged and solo-centric. The result

will thrill all those who favor this particular corner of Thompson’s triple-threat talent.”

“Thompson continues to mine Britain’s folk roots for ass-kicking hey-nonny-nonny as well as

darkly amusing social studies…”

“A red-blooded affair.”

“…the terse, tensile performances are fully electric in their intensity...another in a seemingly

endless streak of quality albums from Richard Thompson”

“…The songwriting, guitar work and vocals boast an abundance of depth and truth.”

“Thompson’s guitar contains multitudes, the raunchiest riffs morphing into spiraling solos that

suggest Scottish bagpipes, Eastern sitars or the backward psychedelic effect of Revolver-era Beatles.”

“…classic Thompson, biting, tender and thrilling.”

“Richard Thompson’s playing is as inventive as it has ever been and the rhythm section of

Michael Jerome and Taras Prodaniuk match him note for note. An album every three years? If that’s what it takes to produce a record as good as this, so be it.”

“Thompson offers an on-ramp for the uninitiated that also gives long term fans something to

cherish.”

“A seemingly perfect mix of Thompson’s styles…fans of all eras of Richard Thompson’s career

will find plenty to satisfy their musical passions.”

“Definitely Thompson’s best record in who knows how long, Electric solidifies his position as one of the greatest—if not the greatest and most versatile—guitarist to emerge from England in

the 1960s. Electric is nakedly beautiful, thrillingly trippy, totally folky, and, above all, extremely confident. You need this record now.”

“…arguably his most satisfying album since Mock Tudor in 1999…Thompson’s lyrical

eloquence [matches] the dexterity of his guitar playing note for note.”