I guess it depends on what era of Thompson one is referring to, right?
I still Love, Pour Down Like Silver.
As do I Steve. Certainly not taking away from Richard’s earlier releases, I have many, and Fairport. But maybe it’s (me) getting older, and having much respect from a musician like Richard seemingly getting better with age. I got the Hiatt Eclipse album recently, and think that may be my favorite Hiatt release I have right now too. I do have Mystic Pinball on its way though…
We, unfortunately, cannot say the same about many musicians as they grow older, except in ‘classical’ music, where I find ‘better with age’ many times the norm.