Henry the Human Fly | ||||
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Studio album by Richard Thompson | ||||
Released | April 1972 | |||
Recorded | February 1972 | |||
Studio | Sound Techniques, London | |||
Genre | Folk rock | |||
Length | 37:01 | |||
Label |
Island Reprise Hannibal Fledg'ling |
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Producer | Richard Thompson, John Wood | |||
Richard Thompson chronology | ||||
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Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
Allmusic | |
Robert Christgau | A− |
Henry the Human Fly was the first solo album by British singer/songwriter/guitarist Richard Thompson. It was originally released in Britain in April 1972 on the Island label and in the US on the Reprise label. The album was Thompson's attempt to create an English rock 'n roll hybrid. It was poorly received at the time and is, reportedly, the worst selling album in Warner Brothers Records history but today is often considered one of his best albums.
All songs written by Richard Thompson.