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I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight

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by steviest on 12/31/2007

Don't be fooled by the folksiness: this is one of the BLEAKEST albums ever made. In fact, the song 'The end of the rainbow' is so grim that it makes me laugh. While Richard T is undoubtedly a superb tunesmith, what really gets me about this album is Linda T's vocals: brittle, vulnerable and kick-arse all at the same time. It's kind of comforting, in that I'd-like- her-on-my-side-in-a-brawl kinda way. There's something so 'Thatcher's bloody Britain' about this album. It was, therefore, a surprise to learn that they commenced recording in 1973. If you think that this album is a barrel of fun, just imagine what a hoot their 'break-up' album 'Shoot out the lights' was to be! With parents like Richard and Linda, it's no wonder that poor Teddy Thompson always looks so pained. Favourite tracks: ‘Down where the drunkards roll’ ‘The Great Valerio’.

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Year: 1974
Label: Hannibal
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Tracklist

1	When I Get To The Border
2	The Calvary Cross
3	Withered And Died
4	I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight
5	Down Where The Drunkards Roll
6	We Sing Hallelujah
7	Has He Got A Friend For Me
8	The Little Beggar Girl
9	The End Of The Rainbow
10	The Great Valerio
11	I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight (Live)
12	Together Again (Live)
13	The Calvary Cross (Live)

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