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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0724384971823 Label: Virgin America Manufacturer: Virgin America Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Virgin America Release Date: March 06, 2006 Studio: Virgin America Sales Rank: 2672
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Amazon.co.uk Review: Given the lullaby that Richard Thompson wrote to commemorate his son's birth ("There's nothing at the end of the rainbow/There's nothing to grow up for anymore"), Teddy Thompson turned out reasonably cheerful. True, when the British folk-rock legend's son sings "It's not so much that you left/It's that you didn't come back" on "A Step Behind", you can hear echoes of dad's droll delivery, melancholy modes and waltz-time signatures. But Teddy's voice is sweeter than his pop's, whether crooning on the Crowded House-like "Wake Up", harmonising with Rufus Wainwright on "So Easy" or even dropping allusions to letter bombs and freebasing on the wry "Thanks A Lot". With tasteful musical assistance from producer Joe Henry's band (as well as dad Richard), this eponymous debut is a low-key introduction to a rock offspring worth hearing. --Bill Forman
Customer Reviews
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Rating: - erm...
Just too mainstream, there are far more interesting things going on in the undergrowth - for a comparison I recommend Nick Worrall. His album is FREE to download as well.
Rating: - Ignore the `poster boy' artwork and dive into a fine debut collection from a major talent.
Those guys at record companies really don't have a clue do they ? On the cover they're trying to sell Teddy T as some kind of teen pin-up, with awful trendy graphic design into the bargain. The contents within are so much more mature and timeless. In anticipation of his forthcoming album I remembered I had this, his debut from 2000 and dug it out. It's wonderful ! I couldn't believe the quality of songwriting and singing here. Teddy has a superb naturally emotive voice and a beautiful way with a ... Read More
Rating: - More ordinary than his dad, and yet . . .
. . . definitely worth buying. He can't write a lyric like his dad, his voice isn't even a quarter as interesting as his dad's, and he's lucky enough to have his dad play guitar for him here - and NOBODY can play guitar like his dad - but this is a very good pop album. Don't expect anything deep and dark, don't expect a glimpse into the abyss: expect to feel good. While Richard is dark, Teddy is light. But Teddy's good at what he does too. Definitely one of the better albums you'll hear this year.
Rating: - pretty good
Quite an impressive debut, given the weight of expectation that must have been on him, although I had expected his guitar playing to be a bit more advanced due to those precious genes! The smooth arrangements are given power by some ragged guitar solos from his dad, + good supporting vocals from his high-profile chums. One thing that annoys me though is that his voice is just slightly out of tune!
Rating: - Delightful chip of the old block!
I must admit I was a bit apprehensive about buying this, being a big fan of his father...But I need'nt have worried. Teddy is a class songwriter, wonderful songs that have you humming along straight away, plus some lovely guitar work from Dad thrown in for good measure...Shame Mother could'nt make it along for a vocal performance. I was also suprised to find it was produced by another fav of mine Joe Henry...Well worth checking out too if you like this. Stunning Debut, looking forward to more.... ... Read More
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