Album Description: "I think this album is my pop record but I'm not really sure because I'm not sure what that word means anymore." - Teddy Thompson
No matter how you classify it, Thompson's third release on Verve Forecast is a gem! Produced by Marius de Vries (Bjork, Madonna, Rufus Wainwright) Piece is a sonically brilliant recording of upbeat songs filled with Teddy's impassioned vocals and clever but heartfelt lyrics.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - Happy, cozy, friendly, gorgeous album
Teddy (and his management) are smart/brave enough to allow you to stream his ENTIRE album from his website. After two listens, I am now buying the CD here on Amazon. I love to reward an artist as willing to let people hear before they buy. Teddy is a great singer, songwriter and player. His music is more uplifting than any drug (although it sounds EVEN BETTER after a few beers). GOOD JOB TEDDY! SEE YOU IN SEATTLE!
Just in case you're wondering why I don't give FIVE stars, there are probably on about a dozen 5-star albums in my book. FOUR stars is still awesome.
Rating: - Tour de force
I've liked Teddy Thompson's music in a small way for a while now, just picking up the occasional track online. This new release seemed to be creating a bit of a stir though, so I bought the whole CD to see if it was as good as everyone says.
You know what? It is.
It's like he's shifted into a higher gear and really got going. It needs a few spins to get into it, but this album has everything: the voice, the melodies, the catchy lyrics, the complexity... the X-Factor...
TT's always had a great voice, but it seems even better in this setting. He's really distinctive, but at a basic ... Read More
Rating: - Apparently, this is what I needed
I buy a lot of music every year, and I'm always looking for something new. I had been fairly underwhelmed by most music that people had been recommending to me, so I decided to browse through the new releases and take a chance on something I hadn't heard before.
This album was one of those chances, and I'm glad I took the leap.
I actually hadn't ever purchased any of Teddy Thompson's music before. I caught a few songs at a showcase at SXSW a few years back, but never followed up by buying anything.
This album is fun, catchy (In My Arms, What's This!!!, Jonathan's ... Read More
Rating: - Teddy's best so far
Possibly the best TT album so far, A Piece Of What You Need is typically Teddy but with new layers. It's dark, light, funny and melancholic all at the same time. Highlights for me are the opening two tracks, which are opposite sides of the same coin. 'The Things I Do' expresses self-loathing (a fairly constant theme throughout Teddy's work), while the wickedly funny 'What's This?!!' sees him being surprised and bemused at being happy. The words and the music fit perfectly together, and it's all quite poetic... "One night away from the therapist's couch - ouch!" There's a hint of country and western in ... Read More
Rating: - This dude continues to put out fantastic music!
I have all of his CDs. He continues to amaze me. Beautiful CD.
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