Teddy Thompson is an artist who opts for a candid but cleverly delivered snapshot of his thoughts and experiences. He is able to paint new landscapes onto a traditional country and western canvas, fluidly appealing across several genres. His latest album ‘Bella’ is a collection of love and life related musings that individually provide soundtracks for a number of guaranteed experiences in the life of a listener.
The album boasts a selection of catchy melodies, John Mayer-esque ballads and mostly tasteful string arrangements. However, I can’t help but feel that although the album reaches...
When the support act hurls himself through his slot, with gusto and passion that sees his face turn scarlet the headline is ultimately doomed. As David Ford jumps around, shouting his way through Nothing At All before loop pedalling the subsequent Panic and Margaret Thatcher tribute She’s Not The One, Teddy Thompson’s fate becomes sealed before he’s even taken the stage. All it takes is a stamp on the piano in State Of The Union and a heartfelt rendition of Song For The Road and those that made the effort to come out early seem more than satisfied with their choice.
Teddy on the other...
