Richard & Linda Thompson - Shoot Out The Lights (1982)

Richard & Linda Thompson - Shoot Out The Lights, SACD 1982

  Shoot Out The Lights now some 30 years later on is just getting the recognition it deserves.   This was the sixth and final album by British husband-and-wife folk rock duo Richard and Linda Thompson and IMHO the best piece of work they ever did together.  Richard's guitar playing on this album along with his expressive voice coupled with the beautiful contrasting tones of Linda make this recording a stunning example of an album you must hear before you die !   In 2010 Rhino Handmade released 2 CD deluxe edition in ode this great album.    
  Hannibal's Hybrid SACD re-release is simply amazing with great instrument separation and excellent sound!  In particular the guitar comes out BIG time and if you crank this recording up you will swear Richard is playing in your house !  The title track "Shoot Out The Lights" is an amazing tune for sure with a crazy guitar solo in it that you wont forget.  I would highly recommend you hunt this one down

NRBQ (1999)

NRBQ - NRBQ , 1999 Rounder Records

  Released on their 30th anniversary NRBQ`s album titled NRBQ (same as their first album that was released back in 1969) is another excellent album by this pop rock quartet.  As usual many of the track were written or co written by lead man Terry Adams with great musical contributions from Joey and Johnny Spampinato and percussionist Tom Ardolino.  For those less familiar with NRBQ you will find a band that cover a lot of ground and blend a lot of creative bits and pieces into their music.  They have been called the world`s greatest bar band at one time.