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CD Remastered Incl. Bonus Tr.
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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Probably not quite as electrifying as the other two LPs in the trio (Bright Lights and Pour Down), but, let's face it, the man sets himself some extraordinary standards. There's songs on these 3 LPs that I believe are up there with the best popular music ever recorded.
On Hokey Pokey, the folk influence is cut with greater experimentation than Bright Lights, and it works well in patches. For example, Smiffy's Glass Eye and Mole in a Hole are merely superb.
HP contains probably my two most played RT songs - the jaunty, extended metaphor that is the title track, with fantastic harmony singing, and the impossibly moving Never Again. I recently saw RT live and he played Never Again. There were people in their 30s and 40s openly crying, such is the songs power.
The playing is brilliant throughout, and Linda hits her usual awesome peaks.
Buy, buy, buy.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By J. Atkins
Format:Audio CD
After the mighty Bright Lights cd..this came ( on first listen ) as a real disappointment. Was almost going to give it away. BUT, after a few more go's, it began to show its strengths. Very well recorded good tunes, with often humorous lyrics, and all in all extremely listenable.In fact, I play it much more than Bright Lights. Its a fun lively cd...the darkness is in there too..but often put to a jaunty tune.I can fully see why people dismiss it as too lightweight...but its not. Obviously get Bright Lights first , and Pour Down too..but dont forget this little gem. Its one you'll keep playing.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By A. J. Rabet
Format:Audio CD
Because it came out after "I want to see the Bright Lights Tonight" and "Pour down like Silver" this album tends to be overlooked and underestimated by a lot of people including myself. This album is much lighter than either of those albums and the songs are not as dark as anything on those albums, but RT being RT he does manage to insert a few dark references into this album such as "Smiffy's Glass Eye" " Never Again and "The sun never shines on the poor"
I also find that his guitar work is not as audible on this album compared to others and the accordion and violin are far more in evidence. This is strange given that RT is one of the greatest guitarists in any genre but then again this allows for the lyrics to be more accessible and easy to discern.
This is a jewel of an album and one too easy to miss because of the genius of its predecessor and successor. Please don't let yourself do so.
I also find that his guitar work is not as audible on this album compared to others and the accordion and violin are far more in evidence. This is strange given that RT is one of the greatest guitarists in any genre but then again this allows for the lyrics to be more accessible and easy to discern.
This is a jewel of an album and one too easy to miss because of the genius of its predecessor and successor. Please don't let yourself do so.
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Hokey Pokey - Richard Thompson
This is Richard's best album to my mind. I like almost every track. His and Linda's music is definately a continuation of Fairport Convention's good work.
Published 3 months ago by P. R. Phillips
5.0 out of 5 stars
an absolute classic among English folk music
Despite the critic's choice, Hokey Pokey stands up well against the brilliance of 'Bright Lights', using similar motific ideas but incorporating a more up-beat feel. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Aneela
5.0 out of 5 stars
I love this album
I first came to the Thompsons at the time this album was released. I loved it then and have recently come back to listening to it again, and I still love it. Read more
Published 6 months ago by clem
1.0 out of 5 stars
Well Now
I was very disappointed with this album. Too many cheery,silly songs. Im a Thompson as miserablist fan.The "humour" and the faux Americana I can do without
Published 9 months ago by ANGEL INTERCEPTOR
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ignore the critics (again)
As usual I find myself at odds with the consensus of critics who routinely pick Bright Lights as the classic R&L Thompson LP (the same ones who pick REM's over-rated Automatic as... Read more
Published on 21 Jun 2010 by C. Metcalfe
5.0 out of 5 stars
Can't see how I've missed this one for so long....
My current collection of RT's works extends to about 13 albums so I decided to back-peddle a bit and try one of his earlier offerings. Read more
Published on 28 July 2009 by Martin W
5.0 out of 5 stars
it came between the two
I completely agree with Rab in all but one respect. Hokey-Pokey in fact came between Bright Lights and Pour down like silver. Read more
Published on 3 Aug 2008 by D. Parker
5.0 out of 5 stars
Timeless Classic
How Timeless? Richard and Linda Thompson featured in one of the BBC 2's Old Grey Whistle Test 30th Anniversary compilations singing "A Heart Needs a Home". Read more
Published on 16 May 2006 by Fairport fan
5.0 out of 5 stars
come join the carnival!
I searched this one out in the used record bins some 20 years ago as a young college freshman. 'Hokey Pokey', 'Smiffy', probably all make Richard cringe now but there is innocence... Read more
Published on 27 Mar 2003 by Clifford Munson
5.0 out of 5 stars
learning to crawl
Once when I was very young I thought this was the best album (a 12" thing made of plastic) in the world. Read more
Published on 12 Aug 2000 by ger.whelan@esatclear.ie
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