1979 Original with inner sleeve. Features Gerry Rafferty, Glenn Tilbrook and others. Released in 1982, "Shoot Out the Lights" marked the final collaboration between English folk-rock duo Richard and Linda Thompson. Recorded during a period of significant personal turmoil—the couple's marriage was unraveling—the album is often viewed as a raw, poignant document of their relationship's dissolution. Richard Thompson's songwriting is at its most incisive, blending bleak, haunting narratives with sharp guitar work and Linda's emotive vocals. The production, overseen by Joe Boyd, is spare and atmospheric, allowing the emotional intensity of the performances to take center stage. Notably, the album's initial recording sessions, funded by Gerry Rafferty, were shelved before the Thompsons re-recorded the material for Boyd’s Hannibal label. "Shoot Out the Lights" received widespread critical acclaim and is frequently cited as one of the greatest albums of the 1980s, as well as a high point in both artists' careers. Despite the lack of mainstream commercial success, its influence endures, inspiring generations of singer-songwriters with its unflinching honesty and musical sophistication. The Thompsons embarked on a tumultuous tour to support the album, performing together even as their marriage ended. Today, "Shoot Out the Lights" stands as a powerful testament to the creative synergy between Richard and Linda Thompson and remains a landmark in British folk-rock.