I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight

I liked a few songs but idk if I will listen to any again. Easy listening but kinda monotonous at some points. 4.5/10

1974 I'm open to a bit of folk, and I'd not heard this before. It's OK, but I won't be revisiting, Bland and in places and a bit too much sky fairy references for my liking. The album cover is shit. Heard before ❌️ Listened this time ✅️ mostly Revisit ❌️ ★★☆☆☆ (4/10)

I did not like this 2

Some beautiful parts, but mainly boring

I do appriciate the instumentation here and each backing track is quite wonderful. Only issue is that the vocals leave so much to be desired. Proof that lyrics and vocal ability really do matter

The musical equivalent of 'Nuts in May'. I enjoyed the chord structure in 'The Calvary Cross'.

Oh, sweet. This album. "I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight" is a great name for an album, though I've no clue what sound that name would encompass. A live album? Big band? Guess I just need to crack this one open. Yeah, I should have expected something folky. This isn't bad, though I'm not much in the way of a folkehead. Linda's a pleasing vocalist, I like the intimacy of the husband/wife dynamic and the gaelic/medieval influence is quite interesting. There just isn't much about this which holds my attention in the long run "Withered and Died" is pretty good - I appreciate the mock-country sound. The title track has some nice punchy guitars and I like the musical embellishments, particularly the band segment and the trumpets during the chorus. "The Little Beggar Girl" is a fun jig. The lyrics are pretty good, and I enjoy the sweet accordion solo from midway through the track. Book time. There's a whole lot of nothing in this entry, though Wikipedia reveals that this album has been warmly received by critics in the years since release. I can cosign this inclusion. It's pretty unique for a folk album and appears to have a solid critic backing.

It's fine.

I didn't enjoy the voices in tandem, which is quite the issue for a duet. 2.

Not a genre of music I would gravitate to

It's Ok. Not something I would listen to normally. I do find it to be better than most folk I've listened to, but the woman singer leans into some classic folk tones and it sounds performative more than authentic. The guitars are decent and that's what raises it above common folk boredom. Not much that's bad or annoying, but nothing to grab me either. Did really like the guitar bit at the beginning of Calvary Cross, though. The least folk-y, best song is probably the title track. Prolly wouldn't listen to it again.

2,5

Correcto

It wasn't horrible and I suppose that any list of 1001 anythings you need to do before you die needs to have a number 764.

det här var väl inget vidare kul? 2 slow 2 rock and roll

Just overall kinda boring

Kinda country, not the worst, but I was certainly bored by the end of it all. High 2? Idk it wasn't bad

A bit too folky for my taste. Decided to give it away. I really only like the first two tracks.

Extra star for Buck Owens cover.

So boring, musically. It sounds as though Richard was a humorless man with a taste for Quaaludes and decided to write an album of children’s music.

#659. This doesn't really do it for me. It started off fine, but the longer it went on, the more I just wanted it to be over faster. 2/5: meh

Folksy and fun

Another blinder album let's go. If I had to describe this album in one phrase it would be easy listening, with an good mixture folk and blues influences, whether it bluesy licks backed with brass on the albums title track or the organ matched with acoustic chords and licks in the albums opening track, some tracks even implementing an almost eastern European/Asian sound them noticeable on The Calvert Cross. Both Richard and Linda's vocal and lyrical world stay consistent throughout the album, especially the use of choir like backing vocals throughout the album. Overall it ticks all the boxes for a fun, easy going album, probably something I'd pick up again. 2.5/5 MTW I love any kind of folk related music, so I feel a bit disappointed that I’ve never listened to this in full. I knew the title track going into this but that about it, and now that I’ve sat on the album, I think it’s good. Linda Thompsons voice is outstanding all the way through this album, the way she changes her voice throughout it’s outstanding going from almost a McCartney like tone in the title track, so a more somber, Nico like drone in some of the quieter songs. Dynamically, it’s pretty basic, there’s good brass instrumentation and solid guitar playing. This is a good album, but that’s it really, and there’s no issue with that. I’d definitely listen to this again, but it sadly doesn’t have the same vocal power as a Crosby, Stills & Nash piece, or a Joni Mitchell. It’s absolutely fine. 3.2/5 FTW Sorry for no in-depth review for this one. Was a big part of my childhood but not one I've listened to much in my adult life so was nice to revisit. JF 3/5

Really good but it didn’t grab me

I don’t think I like Linda’s voice very much

I think the most interesting thing I’ve learned about my musical taste in going through this list is that I really can’t stand folk music. Not Dylan, certainly not Joni Mitchell, and the English permutations of it from the various members of Fairport Convention leave me cold. I can appreciate that Richard and Linda Thompson have talent, but this is just not for me. At best, it’s forgettable background music. 2.5⭐️

this was okay, maybe slightly boring in parts but it was okay if you’re after 70’s easy listening on a sunday morning

J - 2/5 Best Track - "I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight" F - DNL

It's as Ann as the nose on Plain's face.

A couple of good spots that are overshadowed by some pretty dull soft rock. I wanted to like this more than I did.

Oh I know the story behind Richard and Linda, yada yada. But I don’t know this feels like a critic’s darling situation to me. I’ve just never been able to get hold of whatever was been sold.

Nice enough jangle heavy folk. Not very memorable though.

It’s ok but I thought folk was dead by ‘74

I didn’t think it was terrible.

Chill

Yeah not too bad

Not my type of thing

Not as bad as I expected. When I saw husband and wife fold duo from the 70s I feared the worst. But it wasn't the worst. Maybe the UK slant made it a bit more palatable. The Bob Dylan influence was strong.

Didn't click with me. I did hear some talent but it didn't move the needle for me. Not my favourite genre either.

Unfortunately this started out very much at the Hey Nonny Nonny end of folk. Which immediately makes my ears roll. The sound is very good - feels like it could have been made 20 years after it was. But the songs are of a style that I just can't get into.

I’m starting to get the feeling folk isn’t for me cause this was a slog I was excited after the first song thinking this will it then it developed into the same snooze fest. The live songs at the end were great though so I don’t know what’s going on with me and folk

pass

Meh

..

2.2 realy boring

Vapid.

Okay album. Americana in some spots, definitely hear Celtic influences in a few others. Interesting listen.

Mix of singer/songwriter and Irish ballads. But there also a dash of pop in there too. Anyway it’s a bit of an odd confection. There was one song I really loved. But the rest was fairly forgettable to me. 2.5/5

It was only fine.

Too folkish for me, its very difficult to judge something that doesn't move you. Am I not understanding it? Am I spoiled with current modern music and am unable to see the value of the roots of folk? Stuck between a 2 and 3 for me, I'd rate a +2 since its better than other albums I've rated flat 2s at.

The album starts with three great songs that really give you a clear sense of what kind of music is on the rest of the album cause like most country albums this album has almost no variety in sounds. Which is always a big problem for me personally, as well as the songs just being slow which I always struggle with. But the craftsmanship that went into this album is very evident and I honestly had a lot of love for the title track. Oh and I almost forgot, I think this was very eye opening for me, I didn’t like the production on the album. It’s way way way too clean for this music. That’s just a personal opinion obviously but I realized it when I got to the end of the album. There are three live recordings. One for a song that must have been a hit or a cover cause it’s not on the album, and two songs from the album. And those two songs are infinitely better live. While it’s a super clean and sharp live recording, you really hear how this music (country in general honestly) only works live. I don’t think I ever would’ve liked or come around to country if it weren’t for hearing country music live. It still pales in comparison to almost all other music, but I think live country has a little charm that you can only get live and it obviously exposes those who are not really gifted musically. But with my country music rant aside, the middle of this album, all the songs between the first three and the last three is not for me. It felt meandering and boring, edgeless. Honestly had this just been a short EP with the live tracks as the b-sides this could’ve been a near 5, not a perfect five but a strong 4.

It's....fine? for folk rock i guess.

Not quite my tempo. 3/10

Meh

2.5 The title track was a standout.

⭐️⭐️ It’s fine… starts strong but dies off real quick. Probably won’t ever listen again.

The dynamic between the woman and the man singing was nice, however what a dull album. Seriously, it was just so average and nothing special at all. No hate, but that was not worthy of this list.

In a nutshell: a little bit rock, a little bit folk. It’s definitely of it’s time. Think acoustic Pogues. The harmonies are good. The spirit of traditional British folk (ie Celtic folk) is live and well here without sounding too cheesy. Not for me, but I think it’s one of those albums that was culturally important in the UK. Overall: 4/10

This should be called "Music for Hobbits". 2/5.

Hmmm, nothing special.

Mid folk

Sounds great, but already forgotten!

hmmmm not very excited about this album the song that had the most listens was okay. 2 stars.

Very forgettable folk

Meh

The feel of these folky records are immaculate but i always feel like the tracks melt together

Not for me. There's some bits that grabbed the attention a little but I've no desire to hear any of it again and I need to get harsher on this stuff

alright, not my thing

This isn’t it. The Little Beggar Girl is pretty funny tho

The singer has a distinct type of British accent that I feel like I don't hear very often in music. Cool intro for The Calvary Cross. Like that eastern sounding scale and am a sucker for tremolo guitar. The title track so far is pretty cool and I could see it being a hit today in certain indie scenes. Though maybe without the (mellotron?) horn? I don't dislike the horn but it makes it feel a bit more of its time and not contemporary. Which is fair since it isn't a modern tune.

Not really interesting in any way...

Just a really boring album that does not deserve to be in this list. It's fine, but to say it is essential to hear is absurd.

So, I'll be doing beef related reviews. So far in the first track, it feels like sirloin steak that's cooked a bit medium. I'm having a bit of a hard time chewing on it. Probably wouldn't listen again unless I was stoned and hanging out with my Scottish friend who eats haggis. 2nd track is actually not bad in the intro.... I thought I was going to be enthralled after a bit, but I nearly fell asleep. HALP. Give me a bit more beef next time please. 3rd track - NOPE. BPM is like 10… I want to see the bright lights tonight - actually not bad, this is giving 70/30 cheap ground beef vibes, but they fucked the cook up a little bit...but not too much…sorta like Diet Fleetwood Mac 5th track. Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Zzzzzz Zzz z Oh shit it’s the last song. well this one is actually not bad....zzzzzzzz Oh boy that was tough to get through. I nearly passed out during every song because it kept getting slower and slower. LINDA WHY'D YOU MAKE RICHARD SELL? 3.5/10 -- On the beef scale (Eye of Round)

oh im only a POOR LITTLE BEGGAR GIRL!!! another 2.5 w the caveat that the eagles should have been a 2. Just don't really have any desire to go back to this, even though I didn't hate it

It did not resonate with me, I'd need more listen sessions with lyrics to get it, but probably won't do that. 4/10

I hated this for the most part. Really pulling for Richard to get out of this situation. It's not worth it Richard, it never is. Some good moments for sure, but overall it doesn't really take me anywhere. It is an album about male opression afterall, so I guess that's the point. At least all the instruments are real. 2.5 out of 5

not beating the allegations that the editors ran out of albums and were scrambling to hit 1001 with this one. perfectly serviceable 70s folk rock, if you're into that. some of these songs are depressing as hell. +1 for the fun medieval horn, -1 for including a christmas song.

Afraid it didn't do much of anything for me, but it's probably a skill issue. Loved the electric guitar when it had a chance, and the bass playing as well, but most everything else fell flat for me. Nice pleasant listen but overall not impactful, again probably my bad. I should pay more attention to lyrics, BUT the instrumentation didn't reach out to me. 3/10

Not bad but not for me

Acoustic-focused music is just not my thing at all. This sounds so maudlin to me. I can't even seem to enjoy it as background music.

“Grrr... Now when I say "hello, Mr. Thompson" and press down on your foot, you smile and nod.” 😑 “No problem.”🫡 “Hello, Mr. Thompson.”😉 “I think he's talking to you.” 🤔 I guess it is a fine album if you like folk music, but I don’t. Might have been a little better if there were more songs like Little Begger Girl that had some pep to them, but this one was a real snooze fest. Someone get the Thompsons a coffee pot or a baggie of coke.

Meh.

Zo, ik ben er doorheen gekomen, zonder in slaap te vallen. Niet dat het slecht album is. Muzikaal lijkt de basis soms bewust minimaal, en wordt daar met speelse geluiden en instrumenten op juiste momenten wat overheen gelegd. Het is gewoon weer een kwestie van smaak. En voor mij springt de wat suffige opzet en zang er teveel uit. De knipogen naar de jaren '60 (of waren ze gewoon toen al wat ouderwets) passen ook al niet bij mijn smaak. Dus ik klik zo het tweede sterretje aan, verken het volgende album en ga dit waarschijnlijk snel weer vergeten.

I want to see the end of this torture

It's all right. Not my style

Not for me

Folk que fica realmente agradável pelo vocal feminino.

Found it a bit dreary and boring tbh. Some were quite pretty Recognised one but mostly unmoved

I mean it’s music. I felt it started stronger than it ended and I saved the titular track and Down where the Drunkards Roll to see if they grow on me. I felt like those two had some legs. It’s within my style, and I would generally prefer it over silence lol that’s harsh but it’s just not reaching me all that much. Even though I think they’ve put some energy and passion into it it just doesn’t resonate with me the way I would want it to. Glad I listened once, won’t be listening a second time.

This sounds like the kind of music Jenny from Forrest Gump wanted to play. I kinda liked the folksy vibe at the start but by the end I kinda hated it.

The decade jump from 60s to 70s British Folk is much appreciated, but I'm starting to think I'll always be more of a fan of good ol' backwoods Appalachian Folk. Not bad, and maybe I'll give this another chance when I'm not listening to it mostly stuck in traffic, but really wasn't my speed.

I don't know if its a good sign when the Wikipedia articles main takeaway from the album is that it was not commercially successful, nor was it critically successful either. This would be a 3 star album for me if it was only Linda singing. I'm sorry Richard, but you bring this down to 2 stars.

I'm so sick of folk music at this point.

Prefer a lindisfarne style of folk, cam appreciate the guitar and songwriting just can get away with the vocals

70’s ballady ick

i have found folk music that speaks to me but this just doesn't do anything for me

I had to re listen to it because I was not paying attention the first time. 2l listen was ok but I still felt bored. I did like the bright lights song, had the most energy

I like 60's and 70's folk but this one is unbearable. It sounds too much like Irish-scented folk. As someone with a strong dislike for Irish folk music, this album is a tough listen.

The title track is the only real highlight here. While Richard Thompson is clearly a master guitarist, the folky songs are just too downbeat for any other parts to shine through. The trade-off of vocal duties between Linda and Richard does little to provide any variety to the album.

Jag gillade hennes röst, inte hans så mycket. Känns som tidig singer/songwriter men ingen låt fångade mig

Never really got Richard Thompson

Not my bag

feels very filler-y

Bit boring

mid album tbh. Didn't catch that folk wave at all

Not something I would normally listen to. Not sure how this is a 1001 album personally.

I found this pretty boring; not a huge singer-songwriter fan in general.

The definition of ok

Nice folk music, This album has some great songs on it and some not so great songs. Its a real mixed bag. I really enjoyed the end of the rainbow and when I get to the boarder Then there were songs that I just could not get on with like the great valerio and the little beggar girl. Favourite song: The end of the rainbow Least favourite: the little beggar girl. It could have easily featured in Robin Hood the Disney cartoon. Album artwork: Simple and effective cover

The lowest bpm I heard in a while. So mellow and low it actively makes me less productive and lazy.

A rather miserable affair, if you don’t like folk

The title track is great, but the rest isn’t great. I really do not like the sound of Richard’s voice. Linda’s songs are a little better, but it’s mostly mid.

This album interested me so much that I started doing a required training for work in the middle of listening to it instead

Compared to what I’ve had in the past week this album was calming and a good break. However based on itself, the singers approaches aren’t my style and it was just mid. I liked the last song and it’s guitaring but nothing else stood out.

I didn’t hate it (even if they did have a Buck Owen’s cover) but I would have no reason to ever intentionally listen to this again. 2.3

Que se yo, no es muy para mi esto.

Didn't like it. All folk and country is the same. I am not a fan of this genre

I’ve never been big on the 70’s British folk revival, which is funny because one of my favorite bands was heavily influenced by it. I just find a lot of it to be dull. I don’t like most folk music when it’s just one person and a guitar. There are exceptions, but for the most part I like more dynamic music. Even just a guitar and multiple people harmonizing is enough to pique my interest. This album was mostly the type of folk I don’t care for. Just one person singing and a guitar playing. There were some songs that were a little more interesting, but still not my favorite. I’ll say the album opener was the high point and it was all downhill after that.

Couldn't listen more than once. This is my least favorite type of country music. Rhythm of the chords and the singing style were both not my thing. Perhaps it's a gem for fans of country, but this one wasn't for me. 2/5.

4/10

Couldn't find any joy here.

Your challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to get your heart rate up more than 2bpm while listening to this album. It’s pretty enough sounding, but what a snooze fest.

Folksy but not in a good way. I liked his voice and not so much hers and I found the balladry quite unconvincing and bland.

This is nice, but it’s a bit slow. Title track has a bit of life to it. But the rest of this just really isn’t for me. Feels like this would be good for drinking alone on the moors. Very pretty, but I can’t wait for it to end.

This album had a slight Irish feel to it which was fun

Sounded vaguely Irish folky? Fine but not super memorable.

Folk rock bastante moñas. Un 2.

Found this a bit boring

Always something unsettling about British artists doing country music. This wasn't terrible, just creepy. 1.5*

Country/Folk album that through its inclusion in the list makes me question my sanity. Again. 2/5

Not the worst folk music I've heard but still folk music

Wasn’t vibing to this too hard. But not terrible 2**

yawn% 0:53 [WR] Seriously, this guy's vocals are yawn-inducing. Maybe my brain thinks he's yawning while singing, it doesn't happen with female vocals. With the sleepy instrumentals on top of it it's kinda hard to stay focused Last song was good I think

Mostly depressing folk. Wouldn't listen again.

His voice sounds like the stereotypical voice that people do when taking the piss out of folk singers, with their finger in their ear. Some decent songs on this, but also some dire ones (e.g. Beggar Girl). Overall not really my thing.

This isn't my speed, but it's good \"fun time\" music. This would play over a montage.

Hm. Well.

Boring.

Sunday School music

I liked a few songs on this album, and while the genre-shifting was perhaps interesting, but as a singular work I wasn't terrible interested. The Calvary Cross instrumentation was hauntingly good though, so for that track alone I'm thoroughly glad that this album was recommended.

I enjoyed listening to this album, but I doubt that I will ever think to listen to it again.

Makes sense that they came from Fairport Convention. This is nice, but it’s a bit slow. Title track has a bit of life to it. But the rest of this just really isn’t for me. Feels like this would be good for drinking alone on the moors. Very pretty, but I can’t wait for it to end.

No, no, no.

Sounds old. Not in a good way. A few good tracks but not a great overall listen

Loved the calvary cross, others were fun but didn't save any other singles

The artist seems to have had a very good stereo microphone, talent on their instruments, and a crippling fear of making their audience feel anything.

This is boring. I'm not actively repelled by it, but there is precisely zero danger of this being added into my rotation.

Not really my thing. 🤷‍♂️

Ok.

Not a bad album, but a pretty boring one that failed to grab my attention outside of a decent opening stretch. Not a fan of their vocals. Unopposed but unimpressed. Best song: The Calvary Cross

The title track's the only one that really caught my ear. 2.5 stars.

I know they were leaders in the British neo-folk movement in the 70s, and generally I'm a huge fan of just about anything folk-oriented, but I found this a rather bland listen. On the other hand, I still love listening to Fairport Convention, and pretty much anything sung by Sandy Denny, so maybe Linda just loses by (subconscious) comparison. Nice, just. Different time/place I might think more of it....

More boring than I was expecting. A little too folky, and Richard doesn't sing nearly as well as Linda. Very forgettable.

I get a little tired of the 60s/70s folk. Especially in the 70s when it started to lean really heavily into country. Thie record is simple and unremarkable. For a fairly short album it was kind of a slog. I might have skipped a song or two after a couple minutes. I don't know what else to say. 2/5

Noh folk ei oo lempparigenreni, mutta kyllä tän jaksoi kuunnella alusta loppuun mukisematta! Varmaan kun kuuntelis sanat tarkemmin niin nousis viel pykälän asteikolla. 2/5

Really couldn’t get into this one. The vocals and lyrics were uninspired, the folk was tarnished by the brass/band. Not a fan

folk is not my thing but a couple of really nice songs

I liked a few songs, the rest was not my vibe

I am not much of a folk person, so I found this pretty boring, like I do a lot of folk music. The title track is not bad though.

Laconic, glittering, and sad - like maple syrup made from the tears of young children.

Country Nicht meins, ist aber auch nicht schlecht.

Country folk influenced could be ok in a pub after a few pints.

little bit boring...

One ok song otherwise it sounds whinny.

Du folk légèrement country relax tranquille par un couple. Pas mauvais, mais pas mon style. Meilleur que Buck Owens, mais on n'atteint quand même pas un 3 pour moi.

Really disliked. Stylistically and lyrically it was a bummer. This is not one I will revisit.

mostly agreeable listen

uhh 2.5? I was able to fully ignore this while working on something else, which is better than Made in Japan.

Blander than a boloney sandwich at a baseball game, but I'll give it 2 fax machines for the decent production. 📠📠

Alku lupaili parempaa, ei toimittanut. Hajuton harmiton himoton.

Basic stuff

Not my thing.

Nothing too standout for me. Music is good, not my style. Will I listen to again: 0%

Bonus points for hurdy gurdy. Everything - a hard pass. I don't have any spare change.

Nothing exciting or altogether interesting here. Too folksy for my tastes.

I was really excited to give this a 3 after hearing "The Calvary Cross". But I was tricked--deceived--beguiled--bamboozled, for alas, it be short the Anglo-spunk I thirst for while I slowly wither in Western Massachusetts.

2.5/5. Just not really a fan of folky music, although I can appreciate it a little.

Boring but relatively inoffensive.

Was alright

Not bad, just not my thing (3 songs in). Listened to the whole album, and no song really spoke to me.

Generally, it's not an album that makes me want to listen to it again. Just a bit to melancholic.

Some nice notes in here at points but another UK album that has me scratching my head at its inclusion on this list. The wiki entry states "Although never commercially successful and critically ignored upon its release (and not released outside of the UK until Hannibal Records in 1983), it is now considered by several critics to be a masterpiece" Another way of saying, "No one liked this album at all when it came out, but 4-5 critics now think it is a masterpiece". This must mean some of the very low rated pitchfork rolling stone albums will be on this list soon since they have panned some great albums. Guess we just need to wait 40 years.

Lidt intetsigende folk

First time hearing the Thompson's.

A perfect album for evoking a thorough hopelessness and deep dispair. I wonder - the female vocalist could do a “cowboy junkies” cover with that voice. Impressions: A melancholy and weary sorrow. Deep disillusionment. Pleading when hopes have withered and died. A droning desolation, punctuated by shanty drinking tunes. charting the bottoms of the sea of depression, they paint a very brown picture of lifes despondency. I hear 'pogues' like sounds and a 'cowboy junkies' female voice peaks through , but I dont , I really dont, want to listen to this any more today. it makes me worse than weary. so yes, very effective, their evocations of self pity. 2 2

It was......fine. The music was okay, but nothing memorable. The singing was so middle of the road that I kind of forgot that it was there as I was listening to this album. This is the musical equivalent of Minute Rice: it has its place, but I'll never be hungry for it alone.

Wouldn't be out of place in Summerisle.

Love the title track. The rest is largely a load of old shite

Meh

Why are english folk groups so wet? I cannot stand Fairport Convention, or their progeny, at the best of times, but with the undoubted quality of other music scenes in England in the mid 1970s, and of the folk music scene in the US, Scotland and Ireland at the time, why would English artists predominantly go for this mid-atlantic, hurdy-gurdy-come-nashville-trucker bullshit? Like a drunk Bob Dylan, coughing into a phone receiver, I can hear the good genesis of ideas in this album, songs that deserved to be experimented with, but I get bored listening to it, and feel the only enjoyment anyone would get would be the pretence of listening to 'real' aka ancient, folk music. Bring me more Nick Drake, and less of this, please!

Wow those 70s vocals. Maybe this was a great revolutionary album back then but now it's meh. They are striving for that Simon & Garf folksy sound but miss the mark. They go a bit extra with accordian, banjo, strings, wind instruments which is also not my thing; they are great when they add to the song, but here they seem more on top of the song. Another great example of where the critics and I are not seeking the same thing. Linda's vocals are the only redeeming feature.

Solid folky stuff, unremarkable but half decent.

Ihan hauska. Tunnelma pysyi läpi levyn. Tarinoita on. Mukavaa kuunneltavaa, vaikkei ihan mun kuppi teetä.

One of those albums through which reviewers can boast to have a level of understanding and appreciation of art that rises above that of the masses. I'm with the masses: this is boring stuff.

Folk just really isn’t my thing. Gets 2 stars because it wasn’t bad, just not my type.

Unfortunately, I fail to see how this is a masterpiece.

Hmm På en måte behagelig, men samtidig litt creepy

Ikkje ille, ikkje nåke eg føle behov for å hørra igjen

mehh.

Boring folk?

Not really something I would come back to. Sounds like an early blend of country and rock.

Overall, it was an ok album. Nothing too intriguing, a little too much country/folk for me but definitely not the worst that I've heard. It was good to break up the singing between the two vocalists. Best: I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight Worst: The Little Beggar Girl

Some songs were okay but it had a weird Christian country vibe that wasn’t for me.

meh

A couple good songs, but otherwise this felt like a far cry from Fairport Convention. Uniqueness and specificity was traded in for a generic overtrodden sound.

Boring

Not too exciting, the calvary cross live was nice but I won't listen to this again

There’s worse albums in this list, just.

I like folk, but this is annoying.

5/10

Mid

Great, more UK trash that never made the slightest impact on the rest of the world. Rolling my eyes so hard I’m likely to strain every optic muscle and nerve I’ve got. There are actually successful acts from other countries that aren’t getting their due recognition and it’s pissing me off. This album was so bland and mediocre, nothing stuck.

Well, that whole album just played thru and I don't think I heard a single thing that sparked my interest. Masterpiece huh?

Not for me. Can't imagine why I would've needed to hear this before I died.

Never heard of this band before. Felt a little generic 70s rock.

I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight. Okay. Unremarkable. Has no place being in this list. 2.

I did not like this. Some songs were fine, but some of them almost feel like musical theater -versions of irish folk songs (I found "Poor little Beggar Girl" particularly unbearable). Honestly I hated Linda Thompson's voice and all the songs I liked best were sung by Richard. I always have heard that he is an amazing guitarist, but you would not know it from this album. The live tracks at the end of the Spotify version do showcase that a bit, but those versions are not actually on the album so they don't count and can't raise the score. Some of it is pretty beautiful but not enough for me to give this album a good rating or want to listen to it even again.

Not a huge fan. Pretty barebones and repetitive.

Disco de folk suave, tranquilo, relajado, demasiado insustancial. Adormece un poco. Le falta algo más de ritmo

I don't really get it.

First song is a snooze fest. Second song is better. Do not like the vocals though of either singer. Too soppy but not in the catchy, rootsy way of America, and too Jesusy as though it was played by someone from the chaplaincy at my school. (2.0)

Did not really catch me in any way, sorry.

Too religious and country

Whatever folk music

I can’t believe I’ve never listened to this. Not really my cup of tea, even though I appreciate the talent behind it.

I tried, and it was nice, but not my thing...feels like music to listen to in a tent on a rainy camping trip before you think maybe I should burn my hand to feel alive.

Did not love this. The title track was the only song I liked at all, tbh. And randomly I watched the movie Looper after listening to this album and the title track was in it. Small world.

Too folk for me

not for me

not for me

Like The Pogues, but not as good

I can enjoy very folky English folk for the odd song, but a whole album is a bit much for me, particularly if it is on the gloomy side, like this is. If you're going down the route of this sound, I'd much prefer songs with earthy lyrics about trees, seasons and North Yorkshire coastal herb fayres. 2/5

Eh.

Strangely enjoyable but not quite right 2.5 !

meh meh 2/5

Not my thing

A little too slow for me but had a few good songs! Not sure I would listen again.

Pretty meh but good background music 2/5

At first listen, the draw is slight and the decision to remain engaged is delayed but not denied. An intentional exam of the lyrics of "When I Get to the Border" suggests that as far as songwriting goes, the Thompson's looking to tell short stories. The border is a euphemism for heaven, with golden pavement upon arrival. Yes, there's a flute and electric guitar showdown as well, musically, and that is a little weird. The title track might just be as happy, or sad, as the album gets, with the young lady insistent that she's taken on a date that spans an entire weekend full of dancing, bright lights and drunken nights that she can dream of on Monday morning. Overall, the theme is rather sad and without the sympathetic quality of the blues that suggest tomorrow can be a better day. Instead, the album goes a bit further in suggesting that tomorrow can be a better day but it probably will not. If one is prone to manic depression, perhaps there is an empathetic vibe with which to vent one's sorrows, as well as a mild tone with which to disappear into a corner when finished.

"1001 Albums Generator doesn't give me a Folk Rock album for 3 days" challenge (IMPOSSIBLE) Nothing to be said. It's folk rock. Boring. Next.

Meh... 1.8/5

This was pleasant to listen to and I did enjoy it, however I have hard time rating this higher than 2 because I just feel there are so much better folk music stemming from this era. I will give this a strong 2 star rating though.

Nije mi za 2 nije mi za 3

not that bad 2.5

folk off! ha ha, did you see what i did there. there's a folk night in every town in the country specifically for all the chunky knitwear wearing, lentil eating 60 year old bearded men with mad guitar skills that have a hard on for songs about how shit life was before electricity. if for some reason i want to feel the pain of someone who's job it was to sift effluence to feed their family of 14 in song format then i'll just seek out one of those pubs. history nonces.

They sound like a lovely couple who moved to the suburbs and started experimenting with swinging out of sheer boredom. I might do the same after this.

No thanks, not one for me.

Enjoyable

Here and there ok. Threw the kitchen sink of instruments at times.

Ok nothing special.

Some interesting instrumentation, but most tracks are dreadfully one-note in structure

4.5

Generic 70s half-country twang. I nearly fell asleep as soon as I heard a few notes. Pass.

Not really interesting, more like a radio sound 3/5

I don't really have an interesting take. Its decent music. Probably won't get another listen, but I am not mad at it.

This brand of folk rock was a bit tedious for myself. I few interesting lyrical sections or tracks weren't able to pull me in enough to say that I enjoyed myself or the vibes this particular kind of folk rock is putting down. Maybe it's how anxious and distant it feels at times, I am not quite sure, but it just ended up very flat to me.

Classic folk music that easily passes the time. However, this album's musical rhythm is too slow for my tastes.

A bit too folky 😄

Tjemig, ik begon met goede moed aan dit album. Ik ken deze familie Thompson niet zo goed, maar als snel was ik er klaar mee.

Not bad, but not my favorite. 0RS

Mwah, kabbelde wat voorbij maar niet bijster interessant.

Het had wat Fleetwood Mac vibes, maar over het geheel toch teveel gezapige vibes.

Hoewel ik een zwak heb voor samenzang vind ik dit zaad-muziek.

Folk rock bastante moñas.

Let's say that I'm not particularly fond of 70's English folk rock.

Kind of typical-sounding 60s/70s rock, but really slow and boring. I don't hate it, I just wouldn't listen to it again.

One decent song, but not terrible

Prima folk, was lekker

It's not the worth thing in the world, but I wouldn't listen again and wouldn't suggest to anyone.

It was ok

I know this is a classic, but the music genre does not appeal to me at all. Nice lyrics tho, and I definitively felt the personal and internal conflict of its authors being poured into the songs.

Ok this pair are from London but the music is a mix of Irish-sounding folk songs (bunged-on accents and lyrics about alcoholism, being poor and migrating) and then some other tracks are just kinda straight-up 70s soft rock. The more traditional folk end has been done far better, the generic rock songs are boring, and nothing ever really kicks into powerband. Probably shouldn't be on this list but neither should half the other shit it gives me most days. 2.5/5.

This British Folk Rock album feels like spending a rainy evening in an old country pub where the fire is warm, the beer is cheap, and everyone seems to have a sad story they are trying not to tell. The atmosphere is fitting, but the slow pace and subdued melodies make the evening drag on. The acoustic guitars, fiddle and accordion create a cosy, old-fashioned sound, while Richard and Linda Thompson sing about loneliness, failed relationships and everyday hardships. There is a certain charm to the music, but as the night grows late, the stories begin to blur together and my attention drifts. Instead of being drawn into the conversations, I find myself fighting sleep, waiting for the evening to end. The pub feels authentic enough, but I would rather be home in bed.

Dewey Cox-ass sounding album

Yeah no

Not Pour quoi

dont careeeeeee

Folk, 85 eme album =>1/5 Premiers morceaux un peu plus variés que dans la plupart des albums apparentés. J'ai faillis mettre 2/5. Mais non, les morceaux suivants sont terriblement ennuyeux ... d'où la note finale.

Nice

199. boring

Chhujowe

You're so embarrassing mum and dad!

Meh

Trash. Didn’t listen long as it was way too shitty ass country music for me. Nope

HIPPIES!

Too Jesus-y for me!

This is some Christian living room garbage.

Absolutely not, could not finish the album -- was not willing to subject myself to this past #4.

Not my vibe bruv

Nah.

Sry, not my music

i HATE this type of music sorry

Terrible. I only made it halfway through the third track before I had to stop listening. Folk and country at its worst. 1/5

British folk. 1/5

Not for me, could not listen through

Boring

I hope I never have to listen to this ever again.

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Dismal. I'm sorry for whatever happened that made you feel this way. Important in some circles but really a grind.

So gar ned meis