When Richard Thompson asked Jeff Tweedy to produce his latest album, there was only ever going to be one response.
“Richard’s been one of my favorite guitar players for a very long time,” says the Wilco frontman. “When I think about it, he’s also one of my favorite songwriters and favorite singers. He’s the ultimate triple threat.”
Thompson returned the musical respect by taking on board several of Tweedy’s suggestions, ensuring the recording sessions were all wrapped up after barely more than a week. The results have been attracting rave reviews, with Thompson’s strong melodies particularly evident on tracks like Broken Doll.
Tweedy described the sessions as “a truly rewarding experience … he keeps alive my streak of working exclusively with artists who make me look good as a producer.”
Have a listen using the player below and let us know if you share his enthusiasm.
