John Paul Jones
The Thunderthief
The Story
Reviewer Robert Silverstein, "Assisted by Terl Bryant (drums), Nick Beggs (Chapman stick), Adam Bomb (guitar) and King Crimson's own Robert Fripp (guitar), John Paul Jones returns with a new album that rivals his solo debut "Zooma". "The Thunderthief" is a mostly instrumental set that finds the Led Zeppelin legend turning in a solid performance on 4-, 6-, 10- and 12-string basses, bass steel guitar, acoustic / electric guitars, electric mandolin, vocals and a range of sundry acoustic and electric instruments. Guitar great Jimmy Page often took credit for much of Zeppelin's success, but Jones was the man behind the scenes adding in the full spectrum of colors that made them so huge. That edge is easily discernible on "The Thunderthief". Although mostly instrumental, Jones does unite with lyricist Peter Blegvad on a couple vocal tracks.Zeppelin fans are advised to hunt down "The Thunderthief"."
The Music
| 05:11 | Leafy Meadows | Instrumental |
| 05:58 | The Thunderthief | Vocal |
| 07:00 | Hoediddle | Instrumental |
| 04:35 | Ice Fishing At Night | Vocal |
| 04:50 | Daphne | Instrumental |
| 05:56 | Angry Angry | Vocal |
| 04:20 | Down To The River To Pray | Instrumental |
| 05:59 | Shibuya Bop | Instrumental |
| 02:40 | Freedom Song | Vocal |
The Artists
| John Paul Jones | 4-, 6-, 10- and 12-String Basses, Bass Steel Guitar, Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Mandolin, Electric Mandolin, Bass Mandolin, Tripleneck Mandolin, Electric Mandola, Piano, Organ, Synthesizer, Kyma, Koto, Autoharp, Ukelele, Arrangements, Production, Engineering, Mixing |
| Terl Bryant | Drums, Percussion, Tofaran |
| Nick Beggs | Chapman Stick on "Shibuya Bop" and "Leafy Meadows" |
| Adam Bomb | Guitar Solo on "Angry Angry" |
| Robert Fripp | Guitar Solo on "Leafy Meadows" |
| Tim Young | Mastering |
| Peter Blegvad | Artwork |
| Akio Morishima | Design |
| Mo Jones | Executive Production |
| Recorded and mixed at The Malthouse, London, UK.
Mastered at Metropolis. |
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