Richard and Linda Thompson's Shoot Out the Lights

Name: Richard and Linda Thompson's Shoot Out the Lights
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SKU: 9780826427915
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By Hayden Childs

Series: 33 1/3

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In the autumn of 1980, Richard and Linda Thompson faced both personal and professional turmoil. Recently dropped from their record label and nearing divorce, they nonetheless created an album now hailed as a masterpiece. Shoot Out The Lights explores the album's creation, the personal history behind its songs, the recording challenges, and the aftermath, offering a deeply emotional insight into this significant work.
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This book is an excellent choice for music enthusiasts, particularly those interested in British folk rock, music history, and the creative processes behind iconic albums. It appeals to readers who appreciate emotional and detailed explorations of artists' lives and work.

In the fall of 1980 Richard and Linda Thompson (of Fairport Convention fame) had recently been dumped from their record label and were on the verge of divorce. Somehow they overcame these miserable circumstances and managed to make an album considered by many to be a masterpiece. This title puts Richard and Linda Thompson's album in context.

Hayden Childs' Shoot Out The Lights puts Richard and Linda Thompson's album—from the personal history driving the songs, to the recording difficulties they encountered and the subsequent fall-out—in context.

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In the autumn of 1980, Richard and Linda Thompson (of Fairport Convention fame) had recently been dropped by their record label and were on the verge of divorce. Somehow, they overcame these miserable circumstances and managed to create an album considered by many to be a masterpiece.

Shoot Out the Lights puts the album—in the context of personal history driving the songs, to the recording difficulties they encountered and the subsequent fallout. This is a brilliant, emotional book about a brilliant, emotional album.

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Hayden Childs transcends typical rock criticism with a thoughtful and layered analysis that mirrors the album's complexity. His work serves as an ideal companion for both devoted fans and newcomers to Shoot Out The Lights, delving into the intricate lyricism and musical talent of Richard Thompson with enthusiasm and depth.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780826427915

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 121.0mm

Height: 165.0mm

Weight: 118g

Pages: 128

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Arts & Culture Hayden Childs Non-Fiction Series: 33 1/3

About the Author

Hayden Childs is a researcher and policy expert for the Texas Legislature. He's also an aspiring novelist, an occasional essayist, and a hardcore Richard Thompson fanatic. He contributed to the book Lost in the Grooves and is co-editor of the online music magazine The High Hat.