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A Cold Case Frozen in Time
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CU Hires Three Pulitzer Winners
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Sazza
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Arapahoe County DA Charges Death-Penalty Fees to the State
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Crepes ’n Crepes
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A Cold Case Frozen in Time (10)
Until this cold case heats up, Sharon Skiba is lost in limbo.
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Con Artist Gives Funny Cause for Pregnant Pause (7)
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Big Trouble (8)
Gary Haney was living the high life until meth took him down.
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To the Max (5)
A publicity-hungry student shows how easy it is to become a media darling -- with a little help from CU.
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The Magnet Mafia Sticks to Street Art (5)
Matt Feeney and Harrison Nealey have a new way for artists to stick it to the city.
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Bad Luck City Haunts Denver
These folks like their Americana dark.
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Planes Mistaken for Stars Makes Its Final Approach
Capturing the final days of one of Denver’s most vital bands.
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George Porter Is Still Funkin'
This Funky Meters bassist has become a jam icon for a new generation.
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Cue the Cricket
One of Denver’s most storied stages may soon be silenced.
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Boulder Gets a New Elixir
The Purple Martini’s owner opens a club in the People’s Republic.
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Barfly Taxonomy: The Red-Cheeked False Bukowski
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Alan Parsons as Living History and Other Assorted Goodies
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Friday Rap-Up: Basementalism, Hip-Hop 4 Obama, 50 Cent, Fat Joe, Juvenile
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Look of the Day -- The Unfortunate Side Effects of Daylight Savings Time
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Look of the Day - Irish Gangster
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Delegating Denver #34 of 56: New Jersey
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Pundit Watch: Paul Begala
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Richard Thompson
Saturday, June 9, Chautauqua Auditorium, Boulder, 303-440-7666.
By Michael Roberts
Published: June 7, 2007Consistency is considered to be an attribute — but for Richard Thompson, it's been a drawback, too. He was first championed during the late '60s for his contributions to Fairport Convention, among the most interesting English folk-rock groups of the era, and he saw his star rise again in the '80s thanks to Shoot Out the Lights, a beyond-brilliant conclusion to his collaboration with then-wife Linda Thompson. However, he's been largely taken for granted in recent years, despite — or perhaps because of — his prolific output (he's issued at least eighteen albums since 1988) and damnable steadiness (none of the platters has been less than worthy). Sweet Warrior, a new Shout Factory release, is unlikely to alter this situation. Although the CD is packed with mesmerizing guitar textures, distinctively gruff vocalizing and solid compositions exemplified by "Dad's Gonna Kill Me," a seething indictment of the Iraq War, it emerges as a reliable demonstration of his talent, not a groundbreaking effort sure to broaden his appeal. For Thompson, keeping up the good work still hasn't paid off.
