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Pour Down Like Silver [Extra tracks, Original recording remastered]

Linda Thompson, Richard Thompson Audio CD
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  • Audio CD (12 April 2004)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Extra tracks, Original recording remastered
  • Label: Island/Universal
  • ASIN: B0001N9ZWK
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 37,078 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Listen  1. Streets Of Paradise 4:17£0.69  Buy MP3 
Listen  2. For Shame Of Doing Wrong 4:44£0.69  Buy MP3 
Listen  3. The Poor Boy Is Taken Away 3:35£0.69  Buy MP3 
Listen  4. Night Comes In 8:12£0.69  Buy MP3 
Listen  5. Jet Plane In A Rocking Chair 2:48£0.69  Buy MP3 
Listen  6. Beat The Retreat 5:52£0.69  Buy MP3 
Listen  7. Hard Luck Stories 3:51£0.69  Buy MP3 
Listen  8. Dimming Of The Day / Dargai 7:20£0.69  Buy MP3 
Listen  9. Streets Of Paradise (Live) 3:57£0.69  Buy MP3 
Listen10. Night Comes In (Live)12:22Album Only
Listen11. Dark End Of The Street 4:16£0.69  Buy MP3 
Listen12. Beat The Retreat (Live) 6:25£0.69  Buy MP3 


Product Description

Catalogue number IMCD 306 / 981 790-1 on the Island Remasters label with 12 tracks. This is a digitally remastered edition with bonus tracks. The tracks are: 1> Streets Of Paradise [4:17], 2> For Shame Of Doing Wrong [4:43], 3> The Poor Boy Is Taken Away [3:33], 4> Night Comes In [8:11], 5> Jet Plane In A Rocking Chair [2:47], 6> Beat The Retreat [5:50], 7> Hard Luck Stories [3:49], 8> Dimming Of The Day / Dargai [7:16], 9> Streets Of Paradise (Live At The Roundhouse) [3:55], 10> Night Comes In (Live In Oxford) [12:20], 11> Dark End Of The Street (Live At The Queen Elizabeth Hall) [4:12], 12> Beat The Retreat (Live At The Queen Elizabeth Hall) [6:23].

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Heavy, melancholic but very good 7 July 2007
By Ben
Format:Audio CD
This was RT and LT's third release and differs somewhat from their first two offerings in that musically this is their most restrained and introspective album of them all. Most of RT's early albums feature plenty of gloom and doom material and PDLS is no exception. 'The Poor Boy Is Taken Away', 'Hard Luck Stories' and the superb 'Night Comes In' are 3 good examples. The only upbeat songs in here are 'Jet Plane In A Rocking Chair' and 'Walking Through The Streets Of Paradise', but even these two are plodders at best, tempo-wise.

There is little in the way of RT guitar solos on the studio cuts with the exceptions of 'Dargai' and 'Night Comes In', the latter having a brilliant, if frugally played extended solo. Much of his guitar work is confined as a background instrument on the other tracks. Nevertheless this album has a lot of depth and spirituality to it and definitely improves on repeated plays. In fact it took me several plays before it really clicked, and it was worth the trouble. PDLS has gradually become one of my favourite RT albums of all time, but you have to be in the right mood to get the most out of it.

For some odd reason on my original vinyl copy the 1st four tracks are listed 5 - 8 here with 1 - 4 on the CD finishing off the album. Played in that order I find the album really flows that much better. 'Night Comes In' would seem to me to be the obvious closer in any case, but you can try it out and make up your own minds on that one.

PDLS is an excellent if heavy album, the music and lyrics are more than up to scratch and even RT's most bitter songs (Hard Luck Stories) still make one sit up and listen. It's a must-have for true RT fans.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Pour Down Like Silver 13 July 2004
By JR
Format:Audio CD
A great album to be introduced to Richard and Linda Thompson with, the songs of Pour Down Like Silver are beautifully accomplished. Not as folky as I want to see the bright lights, with an eastern influence noticible in the music and lyrics (they had both converted to Suffism), this music is full of emotion, and makes beautiful listening. This new edition has some live recordings which add very little to the original recording, but the remastered sound is worth it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Third album from the Thompsons 12 May 2004
By Dr. D. B. Sillars VINE™ VOICE
Format:Audio CD
This was the third album that Richard and Linda recorded for Island Records. Though it has been somewhat overshadowed by the brilliance of their first album together, this comes close in terms of the quality of songwriting and performance. The excellent "Night Comes In" has Thompson's trademark sinewy electric guitar never sounding so good. But the best is the coupling of "Dimming of the Day/Dargai". The former is beautifully sung by Linda and links on to the closing instrumental section "Dargai". Here Thompson's acoustic guitar expertly marries technical virtuosity and emotional feeling, with notes bent out of his guitar, a superb showcase for his skills. A personal favourite is the longing of "Beat the Retreat".

This remastered version is beautifully presented, with sleeve notes and full lyrics included. There are also four extra live tracks attached, including the 12 minute "Night Comes In" which was originally included on the "Guitar/Vocal" rarities compilation album.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!
If you are only just getting to know Richard Thompson, or are a fan of the years, this is a definite for you. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mrs Cibber
4.0 out of 5 stars Pour Down Like Silver - Richard Thompson
An excellent album. Linda Thompson compares well with Sandy Denny. Her voice breaks the monotiny of Richard's voice but don't get me wrong, Richard's voice is great.
Published 3 months ago by P. R. Phillips
5.0 out of 5 stars Their best ever
I wouldn't normally foist my opinions on anyone but I will make a rare exception for this astonishing album. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Frunkie
4.0 out of 5 stars Better than "Best of"?
Had to buy this as it has 3 indispensable (IMHO) tracks which are not on the "Introduction to..." CD, namely, "Streets of Paradise", "Jet Plane in a Rocking Chair" and "Hard Luck... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Alex (no relation)
5.0 out of 5 stars Time Travelling back to the 60s
What a little gem of a CD - just bought it for the 'Dimming of the Day' track, which is amazingly beautiful, especially the extra bit at the end - heavenly! Read more
Published 17 months ago by Drummond
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and sad
A wonderful CD filled with beautiful and sad songs. A gem in a world of over-produced and clynical music.
Published on 9 Sep 2007 by S. Emilsdottir
5.0 out of 5 stars Hallmarked Genius
This is a truly great album and although not as great as "I want to see the Bright Lights" it contains some great tunes notably "Streets of Paradise" "Night comes in" "Beat the... Read more
Published on 12 Jun 2007 by A. J. Rabet
3.0 out of 5 stars bore down like silver
I'm obviously in a minority here, but I don't think this is a patch on `Bright Lights'. It's not that the songs are bad individually, but unlike the earlier album there's no... Read more
Published on 20 Sep 2006 by Gille Liath
5.0 out of 5 stars MELANCHOLY BEAUTY
This great album opens with Streets Of Paradise, a fairly typical fast rock ballad sung by Richard. This is followed by the poignant and tender For Shame Of Doing Wrong with Linda... Read more
Published on 11 Aug 2003 by Pieter Uys
5.0 out of 5 stars Second Greatest Richard Thompson Record
For purists, probably the greatest. Every song is stunning (OK, with the exception of the attempt at humour "Hard Luck Stories"). Read more
Published on 20 Feb 2001 by P. Bryant
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