Whatever (Danny Thompson album)


Whatever is the debut solo album by the English double bassist Danny Thompson. It was released by Rykomusic in 1987.

Reception

awarded the album with 3.5 stars and its review by Steve Leggett states: "Highlights include the atmospheric "Till Minnie Av Jan", the very Pentangle-like "Swedish Dance," and "Lament for Alex". The Penguin Guide awarded the album with 4 stars and its review describes the album as: "One of the most intriguing group debuts in British music of the 1980s".

Track listing

All compositions by Danny Thompson, Tony Roberts and Bernie Holland except where noted.
  1. "Idle Monday" – 4:08
  2. "Till Minnie Av Jan" – 4:50
  3. "Yucateca" – 5:14
  4. "Lovely Joan" – 6:34
  5. "Swedish Dance" – 5:44
  6. "Lament for Alex" – 4:42
  7. "Crusader" – 5:26
  8. "Minor Escapade" – 5:13

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