{"product_id":"607396709915","title":"Richard Thompson - Hippies. Thugs And Heroes (Indie Exclusive) - Import Black Splatter Vinyl 2 LP Record","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRichard Thompson\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHaving produced numerous masterpieces with various bands and projects—including the Fairport Convention and the Richard \u0026amp; Linda duo—and boasting a musical career spanning nearly 60 years, he remains a leading figure in the British folk and traditional music scene, , Richard Thompson—a leading figure in the British folk and traditional music scene—is set to release his first new studio album in two years via New West Records in the U.S. in '26!\n\nAs the title *HIPPIES, THUGS, AND HEROES* suggests, this album features a collection of narrative-driven songs depicting a variety of characters—from old friends and his former self, drawn from his subconscious, to fictional figures. Based on demos Thompson crafted at home, the album was recorded in a style close to a live performance—with just 2 to 4 takes—alongside long-time band members such as Michael Jerome (drums\/percussion) and Taras Prodaniuk (bass), David Mansfield (guitar\/fiddle), who joined the band for this album, and his wife, Zara Phillips (backing vocals)—a total of more than 10 musicians—in a process that reportedly involved only 2 to 4 takes per track, resulting in a recording that feels almost like a live performance. As evident from this production process, the album reflects the band’s current vitality and momentum as a live act, as well as a strong sense of Thompson’s identity—a quality he takes great pride in. Starting with the jungle-pop track “Sorcerer’s Apprentice,” reminiscent of THE BYRDS, and continuing with the hard-rock-flavored lead single “ \"Cocaine Walking, Booze Talking,\" which showcases a robust, raw sound, all the way to the bluesy \"Stringer\"—this is a truly superb album that masterfully blends the \"weathered\" sophistication honed over a long career with a wide range of arrangements and musical ideas born of creative inspiration that defies his 77 years!!\n(From the manufacturer’s information)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New West Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53425718722849,"sku":"607396709915","price":7890.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/607396709915.jpg?v=1788344678","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/products\/607396709915","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}