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Fairport Convention – Unhalfbricking

Two old people stood by a fence with a group of musicians in Fairport Convention sat and stood in the garden of a house

I appreciate Liege and Lief is considered the most important album Fairport produced but Unhalfbricking is my favourite. It is difficult to imagine that there was a finer group of British musicians at this time. The whole album has moments of sheer perfection. In the case of Sandy’s immortal ‘Who Knows Where the Time Goes’ the perfection holds throughout the track.

Sandy Denny – Sandy

The front cover of the album sleeve for Sandy Denny album in vinyl entitled Sandy shoewing the beautiful portrait of Sandy Denny by the photographer David Bailey

Sandy Denny’s solo albums can be flawed to a degree, as is her work with Fotheringay. Sometimes it is the song choice being patchy, it can be over-blown arrangements or just too many musical influences on one album. But in all of them are absolute gems. She is THE English female vocalist of the 20th Century – I do not engage in arguments over that one. If I was encouraging someone coming new to her work, then I would certainly suggest going to a compilation of which there are several worthy ones. I don’t own a vinyl compilation so I must as I write about my collection go to my favourite solo album.

Richard & Linda Thompson – I Want to see the Bright Lights Tonight

The title of I want to see the bright lights tonight is drawn on a moisture stained glass shown the artists Richard and Linda Thompson

Richard & Linda Thompson – I Want to see the Bright Lights Tonight I have to say this album scared the life out of me. To say Richard is at his bleakest is a genuine understatement. Love it – it is darkly beautiful. I was heavily into Fairport Convention around this time. In fact, theyContinue reading “Richard & Linda Thompson – I Want to see the Bright Lights Tonight”