This solo offering from former Zep man John Paul Jones comes to you courtesy of Robert Fripp's DGM label, and it's not difficult to see why the King Crimson guitarist feels a sense of simpatico with Jones. Much of the material here echoes not only the more artful sounds Jones explored with latter-day Led Zeppelin, but moreover the visceral blend of art-rock and heavy riffs that King Crimson began perfecting in the mid-'70s. In fact, Fripp makes a blistering guest appearance on the appropriately thundering lead-off cut "Leafy Meadows." Jones plays the lion's share of the instruments here, but he chooses his partners well; art-rock cult hero Peter Blegvad contributes lyrics and cover art. The piano ballad "Ice Fishing at Night" provides something of a respite, suggesting the quieter moments of Jack Bruce's early solo work, but the bulk of THE THUNDERTHIEF is given over to powerful guitar and keyboard motifs and of course masterfully throbbing bass lines.
Recorded at the Malthouse, London, England.
Personnel: John Paul Jones (vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, autoharp, koto, mandola, mandolin, ukulele, piano, organ, synthesizer, bass guitar, 6-string bass, 12-string bass); Adam Bomb, Robert Fripp (guitar); Nick Beggs (Chapman stick); Terl Bryant (drums, percussion).
Personnel includes: John Paul Jones (vocals, acoustic & electric guitars, mandolin, mandola, ukulele, autoharp, koto, piano, organ, synthesizer); Robert Fripp, Adam Bomb (guitar); Nick Beggs (Chapman stick); Terl Bryant (drums, percussion).
The Wire (2/02, p.63) - "...A varied collection of styles ranging from folk rock to Metal tinged dance beats and even petulant punk rock..." Mojo (Publisher) (3/02, p.108) - "...Noisy and fun - heavy metal with brains..."
John Paul Jones Bass - Thunderthief Album Track Listing
Trk
Song
1
Leafy Meadows
2
Thunderthief
3
Hoediddle
4
Ice Fishing at Night
5
Daphne
6
Angry Angry
7
Down to the River to Pray
8
Shibuya Bop
9
Freedom Song
Thunderthief Music Review
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Average Rating: (4.5 out of 5 stars)
Creazy but great The " Thunderthief" is the most creaty record i ever heard. A mix from heavy basssound with rock and folk....this work of John Paul Jones is just great!! Submitted by widlinpe (Widnau, SG, Swiss) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
Continues to Move On Once again John Paul Jones refuses to relish in the popularity of Led Zeppelin as this new album provides new and varied musical tastings. A few cuts remind one of Zooma but the majority continue to surprise. I am not particularly fond of his vocal parts, but the music is superb. Submitted by a reviewer (Laurel, MD, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Creazy but great
Continues to Move On
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