Keith Thompson - Country Sunset

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Review by Jason DeArmond

Country Sunset by Keith Thompson: A Sonic Postcard You Didn’t Know You Needed Alright, let’s talk about Country Sunset by Keith Thompson, a record that kinda sneaks up on you like an old friend you forgot to miss. Released back in ’97 under Hallmark Records (UK), this album doesn’t scream for attention—it whispers, hums, and occasionally glitches its way into your brain. And honestly? That’s what makes it stick. The genres here are listed as Non-Music and Electronic, which sounds weird at first glance, but trust me, it works. This isn’t your typical “throw on some headphones and zone out” kind of ambient stuff. Nope. It’s more like… someone took a field recorder, wandered around the British countryside, then mashed those sounds together with dreamy synths and New Age vibes. The result? Something oddly comforting yet completely alien. Let’s zoom in on two tracks that I can’t shake off. First up, obviously, is the title track Country Sunset. Imagine standing in a field just as the sky turns pink and orange—except there’s also this low, droning hum behind you. Like, is it coming from the earth itself? Or maybe aliens? Who knows! But Thompson nails this balance between natural and synthetic, making it feel both ancient and futuristic. By the time the track fades out, you’re left wondering if you were listening to music or just… existing for five minutes. Wild. Then there’s another standout (okay, fine, I won’t name it because half the fun is discovering these yourself). This one layers bird calls over soft pads that sound like they’re melting into each other. At first, it feels random, almost accidental even. But after a few listens, you realize how intentional every chirp and buzz is. It’s not background noise—it’s storytelling without words. You start picturing little moments: dew evaporating off grass, wind rustling through trees, cows doing whatever cows do when no one’s watching. Yeah, it gets THAT specific. What sticks with me most about Country Sunset is how unpolished it feels compared to today’s hyper-produced everything. There’s grit in the recordings, cracks in the ambiance, and yeah, sometimes it’s messy—but so is real life. Maybe that’s why it resonates. Or maybe I’m overthinking it. Either way, this album isn’t trying to be perfect; it’s just being itself. And honestly? That’s refreshing. Final thought: If Country Sunset had a personality, it’d probably be the quiet guy at a party who ends up telling you the most interesting story of the night while everyone else is distracted by loud music. Oh, and did I mention it’s from 1997? Feels older somehow—like finding a dusty photo album in your grandparents’ attic and realizing it belongs to you all along.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Country Sunset61:18

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Catalog Numbers

307052, SE307052

Labels

Hallmark Records

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Formats

  • CD
  • Album

Companies

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Licensed ToCarlton Home Entertainment Limited
Made ByPDO, UK
Phonographic Copyright (p)Carlton Home Entertainment Limited
Copyright (c)Music Masters Ltd.

Credits

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Written-ByThompson

Notes

  • The Sound Of Relaxation.
  • Artist is not credited on the cover.

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  • Barcode: 5 012623 070525
  • Rights Society: MCPS
  • Matrix / Runout: 307052 10480751 02 % MADE IN U.K. BY PDO
  • Mould SID Code: IFPI 0462

About Keith Thompson

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  • Thompson

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The album *Country Sunset* by Keith Thompson is a hidden gem from 1997. It’s not your typical music album. Instead of sticking to one genre, it blends ambient, new age, and even field recordings. Imagine listening to the sounds of nature mixed with electronic vibes. Pretty unique, right? Released in the UK under Hallmark Records, the entire album was written by Thompson himself. The track "Country Sunset" stands out as its centerpiece. It’s like a musical escape to the countryside, even if you’re stuck in the city.