Across a Crowded Room

by Richard Thompson

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Acting as a deeply cynical follow-up to his devastating breakup masterpiece 'Shoot Out the Lights', this solo release explores the bitter, often vengeful realities of mid-life romance. 'Across a Crowded Room' pairs his characteristically biting, literate lyricism with incredibly muscular, fluid electric guitar solos. The album remains highly regarded for balancing traditional English folk song structures with an aggressive rock backing band.

Genres

  • Folk Rock
  • Singer-Songwriter

Tracklist

  1. Fire In The Engine Room
  2. She Twists The Knife
  3. Shoot Out The Lights
  4. You Don't Say
  5. Wall Of Death
  6. Little Blue Number
  7. When The Spell Is Broken
  8. Did She Jump Or Was She Pushed
  9. Wrong Heartbeat
  10. Summer Rain
  11. For Shame Of Doing Wrong
  12. I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight
  13. Nearly In Love
  14. Love In A Faithless Country
  15. I Ain't Gonna Drag My Feet No More
  16. Tear Stained Letter
  17. Living With A Skull And Cross Bone
  18. Withered And Died