- Artist:
- Richard Thompson
Rumor and Sigh LP
Richard Thompson’s 1991 Capitol Records release Rumor and Sigh stands among the defining statements of his solo career. Produced by Mitchell Froom, the album became one of his biggest hits on both sides of the Atlantic, cracking the UK Top 40 and earning a Grammy nomination in the US for Best Alternative Music Album. Highlights include “I Misunderstood,” “Keep Your Distance,” “I Feel So Good,” and the enduring “1952 Vincent Black Lightning,” Thompson’s gift for pairing vivid characters and darkly human narratives with melodies that feel both traditional and entirely unique. Throughout, his guitar playing is as expressive as the writing: economical when it needs to be, explosive when the song demands it.
Wry, romantic, occasionally unsettling, and deeply musical, Rumor and Sigh showcases Richard Thompson at a creative peak, bringing the full range of his songwriting and musicianship into sharp focus.
Tracklist:
Side One:
1. Read About Love
2. I Feel So Good
3. I Misunderstood
4. Grey Walls
5. You Dream Too Much
6. Why Must I Plead
7. 1952 Vincent Black Lightning
Side Two:
1. Backlash Love Affair
2. Mystery Wind
3. Don't Sit On My Jimmy Shands
4. Keep Your Distance
5. Mother Knows Best
6. God Loves A Drunk
7. Psycho Street