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A Piece of What You Need by: Teddy Thompson List Price: $13.98 Price: $9.98 You Save: $4.00 (29%)Prices subject to change. |
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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0602517643482 Label: Verve Forecast Manufacturer: Verve Forecast Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Verve Forecast Release Date: June 17, 2008 Studio: Verve Forecast Sales Rank: 877 MPN: 001093002 Disc 1:
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Editorial Review: Album Description: "I think this album is my pop record but I'm not really sure because I'm not sure what that word means anymore." - Teddy Thompson No matter how you classify it, Thompson's third release on Verve Forecast is a gem! Produced by Marius de Vries (Bjork, Madonna, Rufus Wainwright) Piece is a sonically brilliant recording of upbeat songs filled with Teddy's impassioned vocals and clever but heartfelt lyrics. Customer Reviews
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 Rating:  - Tour de forceI've liked Teddy Thompson's music in a small way for a while now, just picking up the occasional track online. This new release seemed to be creating a bit of a stir though, so I bought the whole CD to see if it was as good as everyone says. You know what? It is. It's like he's shifted into a higher gear and really got going. It needs a few spins to get into it, but this album has everything: the voice, the melodies, the catchy lyrics, the complexity... the X-Factor... TT's always had a great voice, but it seems even better in this setting. He's really distinctive, but at a basic level, just a great singer. And he has an interesting and unexpected turn of phrase that keeps things interesting all the way through. Both lyrically ... Read More: Rating: - Apparently, this is what I neededI buy a lot of music every year, and I'm always looking for something new. I had been fairly underwhelmed by most music that people had been recommending to me, so I decided to browse through the new releases and take a chance on something I hadn't heard before. This album was one of those chances, and I'm glad I took the leap. I actually hadn't ever purchased any of Teddy Thompson's music before. I caught a few songs at a showcase at SXSW a few years back, but never followed up by buying anything. This album is fun, catchy (In My Arms, What's This!!!, Jonathan's Book), and a little heartbreaking at times (Slippery Slope). There's even a little growl and swagger thrown in for good measure (Can't Sing Straight). ... Read More: Rating: - Teddy's best so far Possibly the best TT album so far, A Piece Of What You Need is typically Teddy but with new layers. It's dark, light, funny and melancholic all at the same time. Highlights for me are the opening two tracks, which are opposite sides of the same coin. 'The Things I Do' expresses self-loathing (a fairly constant theme throughout Teddy's work), while the wickedly funny 'What's This?!!' sees him being surprised and bemused at being happy. The words and the music fit perfectly together, and it's all quite poetic... "One night away from the therapist's couch - ouch!" There's a hint of country and western in some songs - notably "Can't Sing Straight", which you can almost hear Johnny Cash singing. A Piece of What You Need is a good introduction to Teddy ... Read More: Rating: - This dude continues to put out fantastic music!I have all of his CDs. He continues to amaze me. Beautiful CD. Rating: - Best Teddy CD yetTT's best release to-date. It has a more R&R vibe to it than the previous releases and definitely more uptempo and a brighter mood. If you like a happier Teddy, then you'll enjoy this collection. Stand-out tracks are Jonathan's Book (top form!), In My Arms (great hooks) and Slippery Slope. If you get the chance to see him perform live, GO! One of those rare performers who sound as good (if not better) live, than in the recordings. Reminds me of discovering Rufus Wainwright years ago. Same feeling, different angle. |
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