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1.1 Genesis Hall1.2 Si Tu Dois Partir1.3 Autopsy1.4 A Sailors Life1.5 Cajun Woman1.6 Who Knows Where the Time Goes1.7 Percys Song1.8 Million Dollar Bash1.9 Dear Landlord (Bonus Track)1.10 The Ballad of Easy Rider (Bonus Track) |
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| Extra-Infos: |
=remastered 1969 Album + 2 Bonus Tracks= |
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| Description: | The trajectory that Fairport Convention took in the space of four albums and two years is one of the most remarkable in British popular music.
These records contain some of the most storied names not just in British, but world music. From a bunch of school friends setting out to be 'the British Jefferson Airplane', over the course of their first quartet of releases, the group metamorphosed into the leading exponents of British folk rock. In the way American folk and blues had looked back to gospel songs and spirituals, Fairport mined a seam a traditional English folk song, and then combined them with rock rhythms to create something ground-breaking and quickly emulated. For many, this is the first time the considerable talents of Richard Thompson, Sandy Denny, Ashley Hutchings, Ian Matthews, Dave Swarbrick and Dave Mattacks would have been heard on record. Ian Matthews left the group during Unhalfbricking, and they decided not to replace him. The album was recorded between January and April 1969 and shows the band gaining confidence.
The material is strong, and their covers of three Bob Dylan songs (including material from the then-bootleg The Basement Tapes) yielded a Top 30 UK hit single, Si Ti Dois Partir â?? a cover of If You Gotta Go, Go Now, sung in French. Sandy Denny contributes her keynote song Who Knows Where The Time Goes, and most remarkable of all is A Sailor's Life, a traditional folk song arranged by Simon Nicol and Richard Thompson. The ballad builds over 11 minutes into a full-on wig-out with a guest performance by Dave Swarbrick on fiddle. - =REMASTERED 1969 ALBUM + 2 BONUS TRACKS=Digitally remastered and expanded edition of this 1969 album including two bonus tracks: 'Dear Landlord' and 'The Ballad of Easy Rider'. This edition of Unhalfbricking, the British Folk act's third album, includes sleeve notes by FC co-founder Ashley Hutchings. 10 tracks. Universal Island. 2003.Original album released in 1969 as Island ILPS 9012
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"Unhalf Bricking (Digit.Remastered)" is a digitally remastered CD edition of Fairport Convention's influential 1969 album, released by Island Records. This record marks a pivotal moment in British folk rock, featuring iconic tracks such as "Who Knows Where the Time Goes'" and their celebrated rendition of Bob Dylan's "Si Tu Dois Partir." The album showcases the band's innovative blend of traditional English folk with contemporary rock elements, highlighted by Sandy Denny's haunting vocals and Richard Thompson's masterful guitar work. Fairport Convention are widely regarded as pioneers of British folk-rock; their groundbreaking albums have inspired generations and earned them critical acclaim worldwide. Island Records, established in 1959, has been home to legendary artists across genres'its commitment to musical innovation has made it one of the most respected labels in the industry. |
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| Producer: |
Fairport Convention, Joe Boyd, Simon Nicol |
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| No. of tracks: |
10 |
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| Manufacturer No.: |
0635962 |
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