On June 15, 2001, “Discipline Global Mobile” label released “The Thunderthief”, the second John Paul Jones album. It was recorded 2000 – 2001, and was produced by John Paul Jones.

Personnel:

• John Paul Jones – vocals, 12-string bass guitars, bass steel guitar, acoustic and electric guitars, mandolin, electric mandolin, piano, organ, synthesizers, Kyma, koto, autoharp, ukulele, harmonica
• Nick Beggs – Chapman Stick
• Adam Bomb – guitar
• Robert Fripp – guitar
• Terl Bryant – drums, percussion, toforan

Track listing:

All tracks by John Paul Jones, except where noted.

1. Leafy Meadows
2. The Thunderthief – John Paul Jones, Peter Blegvad
3. Hoediddle
4. Ice Fishing at Night – John Paul Jones, Peter Blegvad
5. Daphne
6. Angry Angry
7. Down to the River to Pray – traditional, arr. John Paul Jones
8. Shibuya Bop
9. Freedom Song