The Thunderthief

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The follow-up to his 1999 solo album, Zooma, The Thunderthief is a soaring testimony to former Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones's multi-instrumental prowess. His label boss, Robert Fripp, adds his unmistakable anguished guitar to the opening "Leafy Meadows," but mostly Jones steers the album by playing guitars, basses, mandolins, autoharp, koto, ukulele, and keyboards. He covers a wide stylistic range, from the Cockney-voiced punk pastiche "Angry Angry" to the back-to-nature musing of "Ice Fishing at Night." The pulverizing "Shibuya Bop" highlights his mastery as an arranger, and the closing "Freedom Song" is a consummate blend of English and traditional Japanese influences. Led Zep fans and admirers of intelligent prog-rock will find their curiosity handsomely rewarded. --Gavin Martin

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The Thunderthief

Average customer rating: This is THE ALBUM Untold genius Value-Added JPJ Jones' steps out from Zepplins shadow to deliver great disc! Thunderthief is not Zooma part II

The Thunderthief John Paul Jones Manufacturer: Discipline Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Zooma The Sporting Life Outrider Walking Into Clarksdale The Jimmy Page Collection: Have Guitar, Will Travel ASIN: B00005Y0OM Release Date: 2002-02-05

Tracks:

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

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The follow-up to his 1999 solo album, Zooma, The Thunderthief is a soaring testimony to former Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones's multi-instrumental prowess. His label boss, Robert Fripp, adds his unmistakable anguished guitar to the opening "Leafy Meadows," but mostly Jones steers the album by playing guitars, basses, mandolins, autoharp, koto, ukulele, and keyboards. He covers a wide stylistic range, from the Cockney-voiced punk pastiche "Angry Angry" to the back-to-nature musing of "Ice Fishing at Night." The pulverizing "Shibuya Bop" highlights his mastery as an arranger, and the closing "Freedom Song" is a consummate blend of English and traditional Japanese influences. Led Zep fans and admirers of intelligent prog-rock will find their curiosity handsomely rewarded. --Gavin Martin

Customer Reviews:

This is THE ALBUM.......2006-03-20

This is what you should expect from any album. You put it in your CD player... you play it once, you play it twice, you play it again and it rocks. Excelent music from an excelent "rock" musician, one of an elite of rock musicians.

Untold genius.......2004-09-15

Before buying this cd a few almost a year ago I had begun to lose faith in music. It seemed that to get good music I had to endure utterly depressing lyrics or go with no lyrics at all. Then came this cd the lyrics are often humorous and the music is OUTSTANDING I really can't describe it well enough. Every song is very strong. JPJ's playing is superb, he plays almost everything minus the drums and Fripps guitar on "leafy"

On the whole I found it very original; it like a breath of fresh air. One of my most highly recommended albums.

Value-Added JPJ.......2003-04-19

"The Thunderthief" takes the powerful composition, driving rhythms, and exquisite musicianship of "Zooma" and runs with it. With exceptionally clever lyrics and the surprise treat of vocals by JPJ, "The Thunderthief" is a bit more accessible than JPJ's debut; however, that doesn't mean it's dumbed down. Not by a long shot. There isn't a weak song on the album, and the selections are so diverse that listeners of any bent will quickly find a favorite. This has quickly become one of my faves, and will be for a long time to come.

Jones' steps out from Zepplins shadow to deliver great disc!.......2003-04-18

John Paul Jones, former bass player of Led Zepplin, delivers an outstanding disc of great rock instrumentals.
There was never a question if the man could play bass, but listening to this disc you'll realize how underrated he was with the legendary rock band. He kicks.
From the opening track Leafy Meadows with his driving bass lines and King Crimson legend Robert Fripp accompanying him on guitar the disc grabs you from the get go.
I also enjoyed "Hoediddle", "Daphne" and "Down to the River to Pray" all exceptional instrumentals on this cd.
I didn't particularly care for the tracks with Jones on vocals for instance the title track "Thunderthief" and "Ice Fishing at Night"
Give this one a listen. Hear one of the "other" Zepplin legends at his finest.

Thunderthief is not Zooma part II.......2003-01-25

After thoroughly enjoying Zooma and seeing JPJ live three times, I waited for this album with great anticipation. JPJ did not disappoint! This is a much more nuanced and eclectic album than Zooma, not relying so much on skullcrushing bass as JPJ plays more guitars and mandolin. Overall, the album is quite a bit more mellow with tracks like Freedom Song, Ice Fishing at Night and Down to the River to Pray. That being said, tracks like Leafy Meadows, the Thunderthief and Shibuya Bop will remind fans why JPJ was an essential component of Led Zeppelin's sound. Jonesy actually sings on a few tracks and his voice isn't too bad. Another great outing by one of the most talented musicians around.

Average customer rating:

The Thunderthief John Paul Jones Manufacturer: Universal ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000197IDM Release Date: 2004-02-24

Tracks:

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

Album Description

Japanese reissue of the Led Zeppelin bassist's 2001 soloalbum packaged in a miniature LP sleeve. 2004.

Album Details

Special Edition of Motion Picture Soundtrack that was Composed by the Former Bassist/Keyboardist of Led Zeppelin.

Average customer rating: Thunderthief is not Zooma part II

Thunderthief John Paul Jones ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B00005QYL4

Tracks:

1. Leafy Meadows
2. The 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

Album Description

Japanese edition of 2001 release features earlier release by two months & comes packaged in a deluxe digipak.

Customer Reviews:

Thunderthief is not Zooma part II.......2002-01-14

After thoroughly enjoying Zooma and seeing JPJ live three times, I waited for this album with great anticipation. JPJ did not disappoint! This is a much more nuanced and ecletic album than Zooma, not relying so much on skullcrushing bass as JPJ plays more guitars and mandolin. Overall, the album is quite a bit more mellow with tracks like Freedom Song, Ice Fishing at Night and Down to the River to Pray. That being said, tracks like Leafy Meadows, the Thunderthief and Shibuya Bop will remind fans why JPJ was an essential component of Led Zeppelin's sound. Jonesy actually sings on a few tracks and his voice isn't too bad. Another great outing by one of the most talented musicians around.

Average customer rating:

Thunderthief Jones , and John Paul Manufacturer: Discipline ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000LWL3RG

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