Richard Thompson Announces New Album Hippies, Thugs and Heroes

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Richard Thompson announces new album Hippies, Thugs and Heroes

Singer-songwriter and guitarist Richard Thompson is readying the release of his 20th studio album, Hippies, Thugs and Heroes—out October 16 on New West Records. Thompson made it with James Frazee in Weehawken, New Jersey, and it’s set to be the follow-up to his 2024’s Ship to Shore. “It’s so much fun to mess around at home and disappear down in the basement for hours at a time,” Thompson shared in a press statement. “I even bought myself a drumk…

Richard Thompson Preps New Album 'Hippies, Thugs And Heroes'

Richard Thompson will release his 20th studio album, 'Hippies, Thugs and Heroes, 'on October 16 via New West Records, featuring the single, "Cocaine Walking, Booze Talking."

Richard Thompson shares new song, “Cocaine Walking, Booze Talking”

Richard Thompson has announced details of a new album, Hippies, Thugs And Heroes, which is released on October 16 via New West Records. Click here and subscribe to Uncut Richard Thompson has announced details of a new album, Hippies, Thugs And Heroes, which is released on October 16 via New West Records. You can hear “Cocaine Walking, Booze Talking” from the album below. The album features Thompson’s band Taras Prodaniuk on bass, Michael Jerome…

Richard Thompson Announces Hippies, Thugs and Heroes, Shares “Cocaine Walking, Booze Talking”

Richard Thompson will release Hippies, Thugs and Heroes on October 16 via New West Records and has shared its first single, “Cocaine Walking, Booze Talking.”

Richard Thompson Announces New Album 'Hippies, Thugs And Heroes': Hear "Cocaine Walking, Booze Talking"

In 2024, Richard Thompson returned with his 19th studio album Ship To Shore. Today, the British folk-rock pioneer is back to announce its followup, Hippies, Thugs And Heroes, arriving this fall. Produced by Thompson and James Frazee and recorded at Hobosound Studio in Weehawken, New Jersey, the LP features his backing band, which includes Taras…