Richard Walters - Brittle Bones

Review by Tony Parkin

Brittle Bones by Richard Walters: A Heartfelt Journey Through Acoustic Folk Rock Let’s get one thing straight—Richard Walters’ Brittle Bones isn’t just another album you toss on in the background while folding laundry. Nope. This little gem from 2008, hailing straight outta the UK, feels like it was crafted for those late-night drives when your thoughts are all over the place and the road ahead is dark but kinda beautiful too. The genres? Pop/Rock with a strong lean into Rock itself. But don’t let that fool you—it’s not some loud, flashy production meant to blow your speakers out. Instead, it’s got this stripped-down vibe, leaning heavily into acoustic tones and folk rock vibes. It’s raw, honest, and at times so intimate it feels like Walters is sitting right there beside you, whispering stories only he knows how to tell. Two tracks stuck with me big time: “True Love Will Find You In The End” and—you guessed it—the title track, “Brittle Bones.” “True Love Will Find You In The End” hits different. Like, really different. There’s something about the way Walters sings it—it’s fragile yet hopeful, like he’s been through the wringer but still believes in love even if it doesn’t always make sense. The melody sneaks up on you, soft guitar strums wrapping around lyrics that feel more like a conversation than a song. I remember listening to this during a breakup (yeah, cheesy, I know), and instead of wallowing, it made me think maybe heartbreak ain’t forever. Maybe there’s light somewhere down the line. That’s what good music does—it pulls you back together when you’re falling apart. Then there’s “Brittle Bones,” which honestly feels like the heartbeat of the whole record. It’s hauntingly simple, just his voice and an acoustic guitar doing their thing. But damn, does it pack a punch. The imagery in the lyrics—brittle bones breaking under pressure, trying to hold on—it’s hard not to relate. We’ve all felt brittle at some point, haven’t we? Like life’s weight might snap us clean in half. Yet somehow, the song doesn’t leave you feeling crushed. It’s comforting, weirdly enough, like someone saying, “Hey, I see you struggling, and yeah, it sucks, but you’re still here.” Oh, shoutout to Julia Parkinson for the artwork—it matches the mood perfectly. Simple, understated, but full of emotion. Just like the music inside. So, yeah, Brittle Bones isn’t perfect. Some songs blend together after a few listens, and sure, it could use a bit more variety. But honestly? That’s part of its charm. It’s unpolished in the best way possible, like a handwritten letter instead of a typed email. Listening to it reminds me that imperfection can be beautiful—and sometimes, it sticks with you longer than anything shiny ever could. Here’s the kicker though: Every time I hear these songs now, I wonder where Richard Walters is today. Did he find his true love? Are his bones still brittle, or did they grow stronger with time? Funny how an album can make you care so much about someone you’ve never met.

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Artist: Richard Walters
Album: Brittle Bones

2007

Rating: 4.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
True Love Will Find You In The End	2:33
Brittle Bones	3:24

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Catalog Numbers

KCDL014
KART022
KARTL014

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Kartel

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Role	Company
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Kartel Ltd.
Licensed To	Kartel Ltd.
Published By	Warner/Chappell Music Ltd.
Recorded At	Courtyard Studio
Glass Mastered At	Sony DADC

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Role	Credit
Artwork By	Julia Parkinson

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J-card sleeve.

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Barcode: 8 93775 00128 6
Matrix / Runout (Variant 1 to 2): KCDL014 01
Mastering SID Code (Variant 1 to 2): IFPI LY34
Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI AEW16
Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI AEW17
Barcode: 893775001231

About Richard Walters

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Richard Stephen Walters

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Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The album *Brittle Bones* by Richard Walters, released in 2008, blends acoustic and folk rock vibes. It’s a UK gem from the label Kartel. The artwork was done by Julia Parkinson. Fun fact: one of its tracks is titled *True Love Will Find You In The End*. A mix of heartfelt lyrics and soothing melodies makes it a hidden treasure for pop/rock fans.

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webdevonthemind

2025-03-12

this cover is the first time i ever heard this song, its crazy to see that was like 12 years ago now. and even after hearing the original and all of the other covers, this will always be the best version to me. even better than the original. Richard Walters just delivers it so beautifully.

ullyyusman98

2025-03-11

I usually don't like renditions of this song, never thought anyone captured it like Daniel Johnston. Not even the Beck version. But I have to admit, Richard Walters does a perfect rendition. It's the tone of his voice, it expresses it perfectly. I love this rendition. I listen to it more than the original.

ratnesh28795

2025-03-11

Suuummer has co- wait, fuck,

ams888

2025-03-10

I dont know what love is anymore

fabiocozza93

2025-03-10

am I the only one who thinks that the music sounds like Green Day's Wake me up when september ends? :o Otherwise I like this song :)

sethva

2025-03-09

Screw the pissing contest. What do y'all think of Daniel's art? His depth?

23andhandsome

2025-03-08

There's no need to sound quite so hostile, I was merely pointing out that the version I have heard was with an out-of-tune guitar. I didn't realise there were other versions, and I'm definitely going to listen to others now that I know that. Musical taste is all a matter of opinion, and I totally understand that you prefer the original, usually I prefer originals. Sorry for sounding so ignorant...

italakember

2025-03-08

I like this version more because the guitar is in tune

stndavies

2025-03-08

I can't quite believe how angelic he sounds.

areaders

2025-03-08

If that's the reason why you like this version more, then you need to get your musical priorities in order. I'm not saying this version is "Emotionless." However it does seem to miss the point. Daniel's songs are meant to be covered so this guy is on the right track, but he certainly hasn't bested Daniel's original version.

nhan79nguyen

2025-03-08

I'd also like to point out that in the final studio version that Daniel recorded the guitar IS NOT out of tune at all. You may have heard a bootleg seeing that Daniel was know for recording his songs over and over again. On old tape recorders, other people's answering machines, anything that could record audio basically.

Listen to the studio version. If you say that's out of tune, then i would recommend you do a little tonal recognition training.