You? Me? Us?

by Richard Thompson

You? Me? Us? cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 16 April 1996
  • Label: Capitol
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 1:13:58
  • Community rating: 3.79/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Conceived as a double album, the renowned British songwriter splits this ambitious project evenly between acoustic intimacy and full-band electric performances. The release highlights his unparalleled fingerpicking guitar technique alongside deeply melancholic, cynical reflections on love and aging.

Genres

Descriptors: Acoustic, melodic, male-vocals, guitars, distorted, acoustic, storytelling

Tracklist

  1. Razor Dance (2:41)
  2. She Steers By Lightning (2:22)
  3. Dark Hand Over My Heart (3:55)
  4. Hide It Away (4:22)
  5. Put It There Pal (6:14)
  6. Business On You (2:49)
  7. No's Not A Word (4:22)
  8. Am I Wasting My Love On You? (2:57)
  9. Bank Vault In Heaven (4:37)
  10. The Ghost Of You Walks (3:40)
  11. Baby Don't Know What To Do With Herself (3:32)
  12. She Cut Off Her Long Silken Hair (5:01)
  13. Hide It Away - Acoustic (4:33)
  14. Burns Supper (3:50)
  15. Train Don't Leave (2:20)
  16. Cold Kisses (4:26)
  17. Sam Jones (3:57)
  18. Razor Dance - Acoustic (2:29)
  19. Woods Of Darney (5:43)

Credits

  • Richard Thompson - primary artist, composed by, guitar, vocals, mandolin, hurdy gurdy
  • Danny Thompson - acoustic bass
  • Suzie Katayama - cello
  • Jim Keltner - drums
  • Pete Thomas - drums
  • Jerry Scheff - electric bass
  • Simon Nicol - guitar
  • Sid Page - violin

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