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- Summary: On an indie label for the first time in almost two decades, the veteran British folk-rocker returns with a stripped-down sound, courtesy of producer John Chelew.
- Record Label: Spin Art
- Genre(s): Rock, Folk
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Positive: 10 out of 11
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Mixed: 1 out of 11
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Negative: 0 out of 11
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Entertainment WeeklyThe writing is just as rueful, darkly romantic, and exuberant as it's ever been. [16 May 2003, p.72]
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Thompson is more comfortable than ever with his musical abilities and songwriting craft, and you hear the experience and the confidence on every track.
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The Old Kit Bag is Richard Thompson's simplest and most unadorned album since Shoot Out the Lights, and while it isn't an immediate masterpiece like that album, it confirms that this man's work is best presented at its simplest, and the result is a modest triumph.
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MojoA significant return to form. [Feb 2003, p.86]
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The album feels like a romp, with Thompson performing everything from delicate waltzes to roadhouse rock.
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Newcomers will be shocked by his natural ability and old-time fans will just nod the same knowing appreciation and file the album next to the ever-growing mass of excellent if unspectacular releases.
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UncutDoesn't quite make it into the Thompson solo Top 10.... But it's good to have him back. [Mar 2003, p.102]
Score distribution:
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Positive: 4 out of 4
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Mixed: 0 out of 4
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Negative: 0 out of 4
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EricVDec 2, 2004
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mikevMay 29, 2003the old master comes through with a power trio model...
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JamesPMay 11, 2003
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IanGMay 28, 2003
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