Richard Thompson of Fairport Convention, Opinions on Naked Raygun & Amythyst Kiah
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot interview singer, songwriter and guitarist Richard Thompson this week. They discuss his memoir Beeswing, his time in Fairport Convention and how the iconic folk rock band stood out in a sea of blues and traditional rock bands. The hosts also review new albums by Naked Raygun and Amythyst Kiah.
It's been almost 30 years since Chicagopunk legends Naked Raygun released an album. Now Over The Overlords is out just a few months after their longtime bassist Pierre Kezdy died and introduces new elements to their melodic pop punk sound. Jim and Greg share their thoughts.
Wary + StrangeAmythyst Kiah
Americana artist Amythyst Kiah first gained notice as part of the group Our Native Daughters alongside Rhiannon Giddens. Her recent solo album Wary + Strange infuses that old time sound with current rock music in a stunning collection of songs. The hosts give their take.
Richard Thompson
This week, guitarist and singer-songwriterRichard Thompsonreturns to Sound Opinions to discuss his recent memoir, Beeswing. He covers his time in Fairport Convention and working with his former wife, Linda Thompson.
Featured Songs:
Richard Thompson, "1952 Vincent Black Lightning," Rumor and Sigh, Capitol, 1991
Naked Raygun, "Broken Things," Over The Overlords, Wax Trax, 2021
Naked Raygun, "Living in the Good Times," Over The Overlords, Wax Trax, 2021
Naked Raygun, "Suicide Bomb," Over The Overlords, Wax Trax, 2021
Naked Raygun, "Black and Grey," Over The Overlords, Wax Trax, 2021
Naked Raygun, "Soul Hole Baby," Over The Overlords, Wax Trax, 2021
Naked Raygun, "Farewell to Arms," Over The Overlords, Wax Trax, 2021
Richard Thompson, "Beeswing," Mirror Blue, Capitol, 1994
Fairport Convention, "Who Knows Where the Time Goes," Unhalfbricking, Island, 1969
Fairport Convention, "Sir Patrick Spens," Liege & Lief, Island, 1969
Fairport Convention, "Matty Groves," Liege & Lief, Island, 1969
Fairport Convention, "Autopsy," Unhalfbricking, Island, 1969
Fairport Convention, "A Sailor's Life," Unhalfbricking, Island, 1969
Fairport Convention, "Crazy Man Michael," Liege & Lief, Island, 1969
Richard and Linda Thompson, "Wall of Death," Shoot Out the Lights, Hannibal, 1982
Richard and Linda Thompson, "Don't Renege On Our Love," Shoot Out the Lights, Hannibal, 1982
Richard Thompson, "The Big Love Scene," Serpent's Tears, Beeswing, 2021
Richard Thompson and Teddy Thompson, "Persuasion," Action Packed - The Best of the Capitol Years, Capitol, 2001
Yola, "Stand For Myself," Stand For Myself, Easy Eye Sound, 2021
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