Shoot Out The Lights is a Rock album by Richard & Linda Thompson, originally released in 1982. On Gatefold: 63 pressings tracked, owned by 8 collectors.
Sound DNA
- Rock
- Folk Rock
- warm
- mournful
- pastoral
About
This 1982 release isn't just a breakup album—it's one of the most commanding distress signals ever sent, from a couple whose marriage was in the process of self-destructing. Richard Thompson's songs eloquently express the pain, dread, and sorrow of his impending split with wife Linda, and the couple's stoic vocal delivery lays it all out with clear-eyed precision. Amid the graceful folk-rock balladry, Richard throws in one of the most intense guitar solos of his career, on the heavy-hitting but slow-burning title track.
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1Don't Renege On Our Love4:15
- A2Walking On A Wire5:24
- A3A Man In Need3:32
- A4It's Just The Motion6:16
Side B
- B1Shoot Out The Lights5:20
- B2The Backstreet Slide4:29
- B3Did She Jump Or Was She Pushed4:45
- B4The Wall Of Death3:42
Credits
Performers
- Clive GregsonBACKING VOCALS
- The WatersonsBACKING VOCALS
- Dave PeggBASS
- Pete ZornBASS BACKING VOCALS
- Dave MattacksDRUMS
- Simon NicolRHYTHM GUITAR BACKING VOCALS ELECTRIC GUITAR
- Mark CuttsTROMBONE
- Stephen BarnettTROMBONE
- Phil GoodwinTUBA
- Linda ThompsonVOCALS LEAD VOCALS
- Richard ThompsonVOCALS LEAD GUITAR ACCORDION
- Lal WatersonBACKING VOCALS
- Martin CarthyBACKING VOCALS
- Mike WatersonBACKING VOCALS
- Norma WatersonBACKING VOCALS
8 collectors on Gatefold own this · 63 pressings tracked on Gatefold