Name: Proxy Music
Brand: Linda Thompson

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

LP-SSS-059

Colour

Black

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Download code: Yes

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2024-06-21

Signed copies

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Supplier US

Redeye

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

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634457178229

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Black LP

CD-SSS-059

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634457168329

Artist

Linda Thompson

Genre US

Folk

Label US

StorySound Records

Linda Thompson is a British folk and folk rock singer and songwriter. Born on August 23, 1947 in Hackney, London, England, she is known for her distinctive voice and heartfelt lyrics. From 1972 to 1982, she was married to the renowned musician Richard Thompson, with whom she has three children - Maimuna, Teddy, and Kamila. With a career spanning several decades, Linda Thompson has made a significant impact on the music industry.

Her musical style can be compared to artists such as Sandy Denny, June Tabor, Richard Thompson (her former husband), and Martin Carthy. She has also collaborated with notable acts like Fairport Convention and Fotheringay. Linda's work with Richard Thompson as the duo "Richard & Linda Thompson" further solidified her place in the folk rock genre.

Despite being an accomplished artist in her own right, Linda Thompson continues to support emerging talent within the music industry. Her contributions have influenced musicians such as Norma Waterson, Eliza Carthy, John Renbourn, Kate & Anna McGarrigle, and John Martyn.

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The revered British singer/songwriter Linda Thompson’s latest project is a rather unique proposition. On the aptly named Proxy Music, Thompson shares 11 previously unrecorded original songs that have been recorded by members of her family, long-time friends, and admirers. Thompson, who has a rare vocal condition that limits her singing capabilities, and her son, the talented singer/songwriter (and album co-producer) Teddy Thompson, hand-picked artists to perform this new set of tunes by “proxy.” “Everybody was somebody we felt was right for the song,” Teddy explains. Vocalists include Rufus Wainwright, Martha Wainwright, Eliza Carthy, The Proclaimers, John Grant, Dori Freeman, The Unthanks, and Ren Havieu. They’re joined by many talented members of the Thompson family: Teddy and his sister Kami, Kami’s husband James Walbourne, Linda’s grandson Zac Hobbs, and her ex-husband Richard. Linda Thompson, who Rolling Stone hailed as having “one of rock and roll’s finest voices”, has released numerous acclaimed albums, both solo and with Richard Thompson. Proxy Music, however, impressively showcases her wide-ranging songwriting prowess. Songs like “Bonnie Lass” and “Mudlark” could easily be mistaken for traditional English folk ballads, while “Darling This Will Never Do” feels drawn from an early 20th century cabaret songbook. The standout track, “John Grant,” finds John Grant himself singing wittily about a real-life encounter he had with Linda. The amazing ode, “Those Damn Roches,” offers an equally humorous and poignant portrait of several folk music familial dynasties including the Thompsons. “Music in my family It’s like glue. It binds us,” she reveals, while adding playfully - “quite hard to wash off though!”

Proxy Music

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Discover Proxy Music by Linda Thompson on StorySound Records. A unique project featuring 11 original songs performed by a lineup of talented artists.