Richard Thompson – Rumor And Sigh (2xLP, MOFI)

To discover British folk rocker Richard Thompson as a passionate singer, convincing songwriter and talented guitarist, "Rumor And Sigh" is the optimal album: it captures the musician in all these facets in top form. His guitar sounds as if several instruments were playing at the same time. His lyrics are funny and true at the same time. And his singing is so engaging that the listener has the feeling that Thompson only sings for him directly.