Ghost On The Canvas features all brand new songs written by the likes of Paul Westerberg, Jakob Dylan, Robert Pollard, and Teddy Thompson. In addition, Chris Isaak, Dick Dale, Billy Corgan, Brian Setzer, Rick Nielsen, Roger Manning, and The Dandy Warhols all appear as guests on the LP. Campbell also plans to put on a “valedictory worldwide concert tour” called “The Glen Campbell Goodbye Tour”, with the entire itinerary to be announced shortly.

In the interview with People, Campbell revealed he’s been suffering short-term memory loss for several years. The actual Alzheimer’s diagnosis, though, occurred six months ago. “I still love making music,” Campbell said. “And I still love performing for my fans. I’d like to thank them for sticking with me through thick and thin.”

Ghost On The Canvas hits stores August 30th via Surfdog Records.

Thompson is blessed with a croon that recalls Ron Sexsmith without the warble.  His songs range from rockabilly raveups (as evidenced by his covers of Elvis Presley and the Everly Brothers) to quiet piano ballads that recall fellow rock child (and occasional collaborator) Rufus Wainwright. The most impressive thing about A Piece of What You Need is its dense production. Lush touches such as the roller-rink organ on “In My Arms” or the skittering rhythm track of “The Things I Do” recall the flourishes of Josh Ritter or even Andrew Bird. In light of his past work, I was expecting a dusky, late-night snoozefest, but this record in particular delivers the complete package: excellent singing, songwriting, and production.

Just as Martha Wainwright has set out to distance herself from her famous father with her signature neurotic noir, Teddy Thompson is uninterested in riding any coattails. The polish on his recent work may cause the indie set to steer clear, which is a shame, because his latest album shows unexpected depth and establishes him as a talent in his own right.

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“In My Arms”