Honouring the charm and escapism of great songwriting, Thom Bishop blends six originals with six creative reworkings of classic songs, for the acoustic warmth of his new album Train Leaving Dallas.
As an introduction to the voice and style of Thom Bishop, Here Comes The Night welcomes the album on a unique high. The song title is undoubtedly renowned, conjuring up a certain energy and melody in the mind, but the moment Thom’s version begins to play – this Neil Young, nearly spoken acoustic guitar and vocal pairing – the track quickly turns down a fresh lane, and sets a brand new mood with its lyrical wonder.
That’s something Thom Bishop gets just right throughout this album, being able to take a song that you perhaps thought was already perfect, and letting the lyrics suddenly shine brightly in a whole different way. The stories feel new, the perspective shifts, and the songs become something else entirely.
This quality, alongside the equally refreshing originals of Train Leaving Dallas, lets this project feel like a comforting embrace, both from a simpler era, and from a modern musical realm that’s still very much alive and thriving; thanks to the artistry, good intentions, and heartfelt stories of talented songwriters.
