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On this, his first solo album, Richard explores old ballad forms, the music of pre-industrial times, to create an extraordinary series of precise songs. An elusive mix of ebullient music hall and doleful folk-rock. This music raises as many questions as it answers. Thompson's intention was to create English rock 'n' roll, his closest allies seem to be William Blake and William Morris rather than Bob Dylan and Chuck Berry.

Few would have figured out what Richard Thompson was up to when he left Fairport Convention. His first solo album was a surprise to a lot of fans. Most would have expected a lot of exciting electric guitar bu the album is mainly accoustic. The arrangements are very much down to earth based as they are on accoustic guitar, bass, drums,occasional accordion and/or fiddle.

The lyrics are dark and moving and the music is clearly based on the folk traditions. Quite a few of the songs have become folk club standards. among the outstanding tracks you will find Poor ditching boy, New St.George, The angels took my racehorse away (what a a title) and Painted Ladies. Later albums contains a lot of electric guitar virtuosity, you will only find snippets here and there on this album. But the songwriting virtuosity is very evident on Henry The Human Fly. The album is a must have for all who are interested in Richard Thompson's music - maybe one of the gratest songwriters in the making. Palle Bruselius