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| Although the English folk scene of the late 1960s remained fairly obscure and
never attracted great numbers of fans in this country, the groups and artists
who formed the foundation of the style have been remarkably durable.It has been a quarter century
since Thompson officially left Fairport Convention, but he and the other
members have remained close, often collaborating.They have since worked together on many a project, and Danny
Thompson wrote five of the eleven pieces on Industry, all
instrumentals.That provided the starting point for this
collection of songs that consider work in a steel mill, labor disputes, the
desolation of hopeless unemployment and the changing landscape the after the
end of the industrial era.Danny Thompson weaves together a curious blend of
his jazzy acoustic bass, Richard Thompson's famously lugubrious guitar, and the
brass bands that were often part of the mines and factories of England in the
Industrial Revolution.The result is one of the finest albums in the career of either artist.Both men spent a fair
amount of time researching the effort, visiting old mining and factory towns,
and seeing the museums some have turned into.Joining Thompson and Thompson are another Fairport Convention stalwart drummer
Dave Mattacks, Steeleye Span fiddler Peter Knight, plus Tony Roberts, who plays
woodwinds and has been a guest on albums in this style going back to the late
1960s.Chorale sets up the bleak mood with its curious combination of
instrumentation, including the brass, strings and hints of Irish traditional.The first of Richard Thompson's songs is Sweetheart on the Barricade, an
interesting tale about the women who were part of the labor movement, picketing
at considerable risk of reprisal.The use of the brass band
toward the end of the piece is quite effective.Since the demise of a coal mine served as catalyst for this album, mining is a
recurring motif on Industry.Danny Thompson's instrumental composition
Children of the Dark was inspired by the way children used to work in
the mines, being given one light that would often fail by the end of the shift,
leaving the child mine workers in the dark.CD is Big Chimney about working in a
steel mill.The musical backing hints at the hot noisy furnaces of the
workplace.One of the most downright interesting pieces on the album is Saboteur.It's the story of a disgruntled factory worker who grows to despise the
machinery that rules his life, and vows to sabotage it.The musical
setting reflects this enchantment with the mechanics.The closing of the Grimethorpe colliery is treated by each of the Thompsons.Pitfalls is Danny Thompson's instrumental take, and it's probably the
least effective of his pieces.Their lives were often harsh, but the message of the album is that the
loss of those jobs can be even harsher.It was recorded in England in the
same studios and with the same engineer, Jerry Boys, who worked on some of the
old Fairport Convention material.The mix is certainly a huge improvement over the excessively quirky sound of
Richard Thompson's last album produced by Mitchell Froom.This album was too creative and interesting to have any hope on the major label
for which Richard Thompson usually records, so Industry was released by
the independent Hannibal label, making it a bit harder to find.This review may not be copied to another Web site without written permission.What's New on This Site.Arts, Briefly (New York Times)
Donald Runnicles to lead Deutsche Oper, The Philharmonic?Season and more culture news.Linda Thompson, and over 20 years as a solo artist, to scoring Werner Hertzog's 2005 documentary 'Grizzly Man', Richard Thompson's astounding body of work includes over 40 albums of lyrical wit anchored by such a singular acoustic and electric guitar delivery that Newsweek recently announced, 'like all genuine art, it satisfies completely.Boyd secured them a recording contract and their eponymous debut album was released in 1968.Other 1969 releases included What We Did on Our Holidays, and Unhalfbricking.Richard's last album with the group was Full House, released in 1970.That year the band also made its American debut, touring with Traffic and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young.The next year was extremely significant for Richard.Warner Brothers' worst selling album of all time.In the same year Richard married folk singer Linda Peters.Richard with a hit single in the UK.In 1975, fans saw the release of two albums by the duo, Hokey Pokey and Pour Down Like Silver, containing such classic Thompson material as Never Again and Night Comes In, both still demanded in concert to this day.Released in 1982, Shoot Out the Lights proved to be the collaborators' most successful effort.The record was a success, critically and commercially, in America and UK, and was voted in Rolling Stone Magazine's 'Top Ten Records of The Decade'.Gerry Rafferty originally produced a different version of the album in 1979.Richard returned to the studio to record Hand of Kindness in 1983, which introduced the use of a brass section.For the first time, saxophones traded solos with Richard's guitar.Calvary Cross and Tear Stained Letter.This album marked the beginning of his musical affiliation with Clive Gregson and Christine Collister, which lasted several years.Hard Cash, a collection of specially recorded material by a number of respected British artists, based on the theme of exploitation in the workplace.Loaf and Invisible Means, which provided another vehicle for Thompson's songwriting, particularly demonstrating his acerbic and frequently oddball humor.Bryan Brown and Karen Allen.Sigh, which included such current concert favorites as I Feel So Good, I Misunderstood, and 1952 Vincent Black Lightning.UK charts, and in America, the release brought him a Grammy Nomination in the 'Best Alternative Music Album' category.Even though the Grammy escaped his grasp, Thompson instead received the Orville Gibson H.Guitar Award the day before the Grammy ceremony.His set lists varied from The Who's Substitute to Hank Penny's Don't Roll Your Bloodshot Eyes at Me, intermingled with his original material.Songs he previously played with an electric band were pared down to fit his acoustic format, and he alone stood center stage with nothing between him and his fans.The result was an endearing public, one who appreciated his quick wit, wry humor, and extraordinary talent.Although they'd known each other since the 60's, the two Thompsons were great friends before bandmates.Pentangle, Danny's other musical associations include work with John Martyn, Nick Drake, Little Walter, Josh White, Donovan, Cliff Richard and even Engelbert Humperdick, among others.Since 1993, Danny has toured extensively with Richard, in both acoustic and electric band formats.Often dubbed by longtime fans as a wonderful starting point for the novice, it showcases all eras of Thompson's varied and extensive work.In 1995, the latest of several Thompson tribute albums was released, called Beat the Retreat.Such releases provide Thompson's loyal fan base with supplemental entertainment between commercial releases, and Thompson himself with a less structured vehicle of expression.In 1996, Richard released his first 'double album' with you?Showcasing his versatile abilities in both acoustic and electric formats, Thompson devoted one disc to each.In 1997, a joint project Richard and Danny Thompson had been nurturing for some time was released, simply entitled Industry.Thompson's youth, and the current day metropolis.Again, featuring a mix of acoustic and electric numbers, Thompson proves he is a definitive master at both.The Best of the Capitol Years compilation, including 19 tracks in the time span from 1987 onward.During August 2002, Richard appeared at the Cropredy Festival commemorating Fairport Convention's 35th anniversary.The album was produced by John Chelew, and supported by a major band tour in the US and Europe.In April, Thompson released More Guitar, through his website's merchandise page.CD also features John Kirkpatrick, Clive Gregson, Pat Donaldson, Kenny Aronoff and Christine Collister.Judith Owen), and even a rendition of the Britney Spears' hit, Oops I Did it Again.Richard was asked to submit a list, in late 1999, of the ten greatest songs of the Millenium.That they failed to print his list among others submitted by rock's luminaries did not deter, but instead spurred Thompson to develop and present an evocative, entertaining repertoire.The familiar foursome toured U.Old Kit Bag, as well as older favourites.The Aces' Song: Israelites.The next internet only CD, Faithless, was released in July, spotlighting another vintage band tour (1985) with Richard Thompson, Clive Gregson, Rory McFarlane, Gerry Conway and Christine Collister.Richard Thompson, improvise a musical accompaniment while watching the film and create a lyrical original score.It was a great thrill to work with Werner, whose work I have admired for many years, and who has produced, for me, some of the most striking and poetic images in cinema history.On March 1st, 2005, The Queen opened the doors of Buckingham Palace to the music industry for the first time, with an event to celebrate its contribution to British culture.Tony Wadsworth, head of EMI, who described me as a singer and songwriter.Her Majesty laughed and moved along.Prince Philip, who was telling jokes and being one of the 'chaps'.The Duke and Duchess of Kent, and the Duchess of Wessex were also there.The latter was very nice, and probably the most interested in music.In addition to a solo tour, the balance of '05 brought a new solo acoustic album, recorded in Richard's home studio, entitled Front Parlour Ballads, and an Austin City Limits DVD and CD immortalizing his stunning July '01 performance.From his groundbreaking early work with Fairport Convention to his current luminous solo career, Richard has been recognised as one of the era's finest songwriters as well as a peerless guitarist.Lief was voted 'Most Influential Folk Album of All Time'.Lief spent 17 weeks in the LP charts during 1970.The year also brought a 1,000 Years of Popular Music DVD, and work is well underway on the three volume, long awaited Richard Thompson songbook.June 2007 releases in US, UK, Australia, Japan, and elsewhere.Besides a two leg solo tour, Richard found time to assist friends and family in the studio.His 2007 studio work included sessions with Rufus Wainwright, Judith Owen, Richard Shindell, Loudon Wainwright III, and daughter, Kamila Thompson.That's what I'd like to achieve at some point.If you're not driven, maybe you shouldn't bother.I've been twitching for 40 years, which is great.For four decades, Richard Thompson has consistently set songwriting and performance standards to which others aspire.He has long been acknowledged as both a sensitive writer and an innovative guitarist.Richard Thompson, Strange Affair written by Patrick Humphries, published in England in 1996 by Virgin Books.Ann Arbor, MI: Popular Culture, Ink, 1993.Penguin Encyclopedia of Popular Music.London: Viking, Penguin, 1989.Miscellaneous periodicals: Hokey Pokey, Flypaper, Dirty Linen, Folk Roots, Guitar Player, Acoustic Guitar, and The Performing Songwriter.Nick Drake, Nanci Griffith, Eddi Reader,
Aly Bain and Paul Brady.Big hand for Ivy on her birthday.One of the best and most
intimate gigs I have ever attended.Hours() * 3600 + currentTime.This item is not eligible for Amazon Prime, but millions of other items are.Join Amazon Prime today.See all customer reviews...Can Hear Clogs Goin' Up the Street."The painful decline of industry and community is chronicled in songs like "Sweetheart on the Barricades", "Drifting Through the Days" and the deeply moving "Last Shift".This is most apparent on the instrumentals "Pitfalls" and the oddly titled "Kitty: Tommy, Quick Get up.Steeleye Span's Peter Knight who plays violin on several tracks and whose accompaniment to Richard Thompson's guitar is particularly moving and effective on "Children of the Dark" and "Pitfalls".The lyrics on songs like "Lotteryland", "Last Shift" and "Saboteur" are on a par with the finest of RT's compositions and the listener is left in no doubt as to where Thompson's sympathies lie.The rich combination of instruments give the album a progressive or experimental feel while still retaining the qualities that mark all of Thompson's material.The production is excellent and even the sleeve notes are of superior quality.Industry is an essential part of any Richard Thompson collection and one that should widen his appeal to a larger audience.Was this review helpful to you?See all customer reviews...Music I bought on June 10th 2007: A list by G.Albums from performers at The Cambridge Folk Festival 2006: A list by Amazon.Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?"Are you sure you want to block this user?Band MembersDanny Thompson and Victoria.Daniel Henry Edward 'Danny' Thompson is an English double bass player.He has had a long musical career playing with a large variety of other musicians, particularly Richard Thompson (no relation) and John Martyn, but including many others: at various times has for example played with Roy Orbison, Freddie and the Dreamers, Tubby Hayes, Ronnie Scott, Tom Paxton, Donovan and Kate Bush.For five years, he was a member of Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated, and he was a founding member of the British folk rock band Pentangle.Since 1987, he has also recorded four solo albums.He converted to the Muslim faith in 1990.Whilst at school he learnt guitar, mandolin, trumpet and trombone before settling on the double bass as his instrument of choice.His improvisatory style is very distinctive and can usually be identified at first hearing.Thompson went about his business, eating breakfast etc.Danny received a Lifetime achievement award in the 2007 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.See you down the road...Glad I got to see you this summer in Cambridge.To my continuing shame, the last time I saw you was with Richard Thompson at the Sage in Gateshead.Best wishes in the hope our paths might cross once again one day.Hi Danny, Thanks for all your wonderful playing!I've enjoyed your recordings so much.Dear Danny,my name is Gemma, I am twentytwo and come from Italy."Silverea's Daffodils" (me being Silverea, Daffodils being "romantic" elements in my imaginary).We love folk music, and expecially northern folk, since North seems to have penetrated the pure roots of man in its sonorities, singing with the voice of trees, birds, and raw rocks, and playing with plastic, warm instruments which have the voice of elements.When we first heard the music of "Pentangle", we thought that was the best and most complete music we had ever heard.We are going to reach you in London the next June, hoping we could embrace you and thank you personally.You can listen to our our covers at www.Hey Maestro,what a touch!Good luck with the Pentangle reunion!Thanks for the add Danny.Thank you for adding me.I'm certainly going to try and get there.Coincidentaly, was listening to "light flight" over the weekend...Just stopping by to say I think you're awesome.Thanks for being a friend!Danny,A huge honour to meet you for me,i love your musics..Hi Danny, many thanks for adding me to your friends list.THanks for all the music.Richard Thompson, the laid back dulcet tones of your playing have never been far away in my record collection!Look forward to hearing more from you.Hi Danny,thanks for the add, I am a deep estimator of your work since the times of the glorious Pentangle.My only regrets is that I was never able to meet you or to listen to your playing live in concert.But I hope there will be a chance sooner or later, maybe here in my country.Asalaamualaykum Sidi may ALLAH bless you always ma salaama Abdullah Celt Islam.The last time I seen you was with Richard Thompson in Glasgow a few years back, what a great night that was.Thank You,Your a shining star.Hey Dannybeen a fan for the longest time.Such a pleasure to find you here.Ayup Danny,Thought I say hello."Urgent Security Alert","Warning: You are submitting information to an outside site.Day Shipping at checkout.See all 6 customer reviews...To hear a song sample, click on "Listen" by that sample.Send Richard ringtones to your cell phone now!No Credit Card Required.No album about hard work, loss of work, or despair over losing work will likely inspire dancing in the aisles.Nonetheless, "Industry" takes on all of these subjects and still manages to get the feet moving in places.The lyrics deal with some pretty heavy emotional and social issues.But hungry folk forget to be afraid".The narrator fears for his "sweetheart's" safety but respects her immensely at the same time."Drifting Through the Days" paints a bleak and miserable portrait of unemployment."Last Shift" explores the helplessness of workers doing their rounds for the last time.With surprising contrast, "Big Chimney" rocks and swings contagiously.Even the lingo seeps in with words such as "Santander", "Blue Billy", "barrow", and "sows"."Saboteur" contains some of the album's most provocative lyrics.Faced with the monster, he finds that he can't do it.For one, the album features a lot of horns.Second, out of 11 songs on "Industry" 5 are instrumentals (all composed by Danny Thompson)."Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided to other Amazon.Richard Thompson is in my CD player almost all the time.This is just a glum, and somewhat anachronistic, look at the mechanized world.But Richard, I've seen you in concert many times, and you don't play stuff from this one very often.Tony Roberts (of the John Renbourn Group and the Danny Thompson trio) and others team up for an entire CD of excellently produced vocal and instrumental socioeconomic commentary.DON'T want a job like that unless you're the type for it, no matter the pay.Was this review helpful to you?I've been enjoying this album for years.An acquired taste, and a difficult listen...Published 16 months ago by William M.Most Pleasant History Lesson You'll Ever Have
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