Front Parlour Ballads

VINYL FORMAT. On 180 gram vinyl! The 2005 album Front Parlour Ballads is Richard Thompson's first solo acoustic album since 1981's Strict Tempo and, remarkably, the first ever acoustic studio album of original songs in his extensive discography. A gorgeous collection of 13 new songs featuring Thompson on vocals, acoustic guitar and other instruments and percussionist Debra Dobkin on selected tracks. Encompassing everything from rollicking tales of quickie marriages in "Let it Blow," a lilting love song dedicated to "Miss Patsy," and the devastatingly beautiful lament of "Precious One." Front Parlour Ballads is a treasure box of stories and characters, all delivered with Thompson's masterful guitar work, sonorous voice and bittersweet lyrics.