First Light

by Richard & Linda Thompson

First Light cover art

Following their conversion to Sufi Islam and a self-imposed exile in a religious commune, the duo returned to the studio to craft 'First Light'. The resulting folk-rock arrangements are deeply colored by their newfound faith, reflecting themes of spiritual searching and asceticism.

Genres

  • Contemporary Folk
  • British Folk Rock

Tracklist

  1. Restless Highways
  2. Sweet Surrender
  3. Don't Let A Thief Steal Into Your Heart
  4. The Choice Wife
  5. Died For Love
  6. Strange Affair
  7. Layla
  8. Pavanne
  9. House Of Cards
  10. First Light
  11. Strange Affair - Demo
  12. Drunk - Demo
  13. The Dust Of Your Road - Demo
  14. Layla - Demo
  15. Died For Love - Demo
  16. First Light - Demo