Unhalfbricking

It’s like a pretty flower that crumbles when you pick it up. It’s the musical equivalent of a donut hole

Delightful/\.

It's fair. portconvention

Unexpected to kind it

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐- Detta var en överraskning. Till en början var jag skeptisk men vad den växte med lyssningar, Si tu dois partir är en ny favorit och gillar även Cajun woman mycket. Albumet är folk men inte på det sätt jag är van vid och spåren är varierade stilistiskt samt i sound och tempo. Kan vara så att jag är för generös med betyg för att detta var en överaskning. Är väl bara spåret Autopsy som jag är lite sval till. Bäst är Si tu dois partir, A sailors life, Cajun woman, Who knows where the time goes och Million dollar bash.

Eine Spur zum britischen Folk‑Rock, doch das Gesamtbild bleibt uneinheitlich. Bedeutend, stellenweise brillant, aber nicht durchgehend packend.

Mellow and chill but unremarkable

This was just a simple, gorgeous folk album. Beautiful singing that reminded me of Joni Mitchell, and the instrumentation was great too. I loved the violin in particular. A nice discovery!

It was really pretty, never heard of them. Classic folk sound, beautiful vibrato. Dig it.

Upgraded to a 5 after multiple subsequent listens

Doesn't deserve bricking.

Music was as strange as the name

Albionian

Standouts Autopsy

It was a lot more fun than I expected

I actually didn’t loathe life listening to this thing, which is more than I can say for most rock-adjacent records from the late 60’s on this list. A clever Bon Dylan cover - but in French! with “Si tu dois parir”, some pleasant rolling guitars on “Autopsy”, a very dramatic, escalating arrangement on “A Sailors Life”. All very thoughtful choices done well. This album isn’t nearly as upright and twee as it’s visual/context clues suggest! Only on “Who Knows Where The Tome Goes” did I feel bored back into my preconceptions for what this record would be sounding like. A strong, fun, easy-going closer with “Million Dollar Bash” affirms that There’s a warming charm about this group not so dissimilar to what you get listening to The Carpenters. This could probably be a 4 with a few more listens, but for the first time in nearly two weeks I’ll give an album a 3/5

Not as good as their more folk leaning efforts but still good 4*

i expected worse when I saw the album cover

This one grew on me as I listened and I rather enjoyed it! Not quite good enough to round up to a 4 but a solid 3.5/4

I don't love this entire album, but I think the first side is really good, and I do understand why this would have been so impactful at the time, as it not only blends folk and rock, but both sides are good in their own right. The second half didn't impress me as much, but I also think that's partly because so much folk has come after in the 50 years since.

A more traditional folk album. I think the vocals of the main singer call back to Joan Baez but aren't quite as haunting. Some of the songs are very repetitive. A fine album

Singer is a blend of Joni Mitchel and Grace Slick. Musically following the groups of the time. Not bad, but not great IMO

Not sure I'd attend the whole convention, but it's nice innit?

Basically the same feeling I had with Liege and Leaf, really loved the vibes, super enjoyable listen. Something holds me back from putting it on masterpiece level but I couldn’t pinpoint what it is. But it is a must-listen, #319.

9/10 Big fan. There's an organic element to this music that you rarely hear in modern recorded music with it's click tracks and studio polish. Also demonstrates how Samsung Bob Dylan is.

the vocals were nice but overall it was pretty boring

I saw “folk music” and was immediately skeptical but the album was good. Folk roots, but plenty of other influences, including prog rock!

It's not very cool of me, but I think I like British folk music. Not just the odd bit of Nick Drake, but a lot of it. This album was, with the exception of the mock American crap of the final track, very pleasant. It's not going to set the world alight, but I enjoyed my time with it and will definitely listen to more Fairport Convention.

Not particularly engaging, but still pleasant 6/10

Absolutely not my taste in music.

Ритуальные песнопения кельтских друидов в свингующем Лондоне, настолько психоделично, что присутствует песня Боба Дилана на французском

Неожиданно очень понравилось. Классный вокал, приятная музыка. Даже поставлю пять. Я самый добрый человек на свете.

Лучшая песня: Autopsy Худшая: Cajun Woman Вроде бы и неплохой фолк, но некоторые песни совсем не понравились. Посмотрел авторов - конечно же это были песни Боба Дилана. Даже в нормальной аранжировке узнаются

Душевно, приятный женский вокал, не знаю, почему этот альбом здесь, но такой музыке здесь я рад.

shocking blue напомнило, но в этом альбоме чуть меньше на них похоже, 3

Истоки фолка пока тяжело мне даются, хотя вроде бы и женский вокал (кстати интересно, что на фото в профиле на Spotify у Fairport Convention одни мужчины, надеюсь, обошлось без трагедий, как перед выпуском этого альбома). Даже есть песня Боба Дилана, но пока не торкает (возможно, как раз поэтому и мимо)

7/10

They’re no Steeleye Span but WKWtTG is a stone classic

Not exactly my cup of tea - but I can’t help but hear so many artists I love in here. Van Morrison. Waxahatchee. Joni Mitchell. I might not be cool enough to like it. But I like the people who are cool enough to be influenced by it

Numbing.

Fine

Unassuming at first but turns into an epic. A sailor’s life truly swells

I liked this. It was a fun, shanty style album that had me tapping along!

'Unhalfbricking' is a rather quaint collection of British folk tunes, with the heartfelt vocals of Sandy Denny soaring over a dynamic band effectively pairing acoustic and electric guitars, dulcimers, the odd piano accordion and relatively simple bass and drum parts. Fairpoint Convention had a very prolific year in 1969, releasing three albums in the space of a 12-month period. 'Unhalfbricking' was the second of those three, and sees the band moving away from American influences to establish a more British sound, however three songs ('Si Tu Dois Partir', 'Percy's Song', 'Million Dollar Bash') are Bob Dylan covers. The rest of the songs are quite inventive. The 11-minute 'A Sailor's Life' is an ethereal blend of folk and rock that evokes Velvet Underground comparisons, the Denny-penned 'Autopsy' and 'Who Knows Where the Time Goes?' are both solid tunes, and the opening track, 'Genesis Hall' makes for a solid introduction to the record. 'Unhalfbricking' is a solid 40 minutes of music driven by Denny's excellent voice and sound musical interplay with an impressive understanding of flow and direction. Best songs: Genesis Hall, Autopsy, A Sailor's Life, Who Knows Where the Time Goes?

Best Song: Who Knows Where the Time Goes? This is a solid folk album. It may not get as much playback as Bob Dylan but it is better than some of the others from this era. Sadly, due to tragedy right after this album this was the last album with this lineup as the drummer and his girlfriend were killed tragically in a car crash not long after its release. 4/5.

Never heard of this band. Pretty good

A very solid if unexceptional folk rock album. I think I liked it a little more than Liege and Lief.

As beige as the album cover depicts it to be.

98. ok

Richard and Linda Thompson's I Want To See The Bright Lights tonight was a pleasant surprise, as I'm not usually one for folk music, and this one from Richard's previous band was a revelation. Linda isn't here, with Sandy Denny handling the lion's share of vocals, and she's terrific, a voice brimming with emotion and understated power. But the real strength is some truly fantastic instrumental music, both backing the singer(s), along with some tasty solos and extended jams. "A Sailor's Life" is the rare 10+ minute song that earns it's time with awesome instrumental section dominating the second half. There are four Dylan covers here, although three of them were yet to be released by him (appearing on The Basement Tapes--one of the rare Dylan albums not in this exercise) but I don't think Bob ever had as cracking a band as Fairport does here, and vocally, well, he's no Sandy Denny. Anyway, this album rocks, and I mean that quite literally, which is why I think it sits above most folk music that I've heard.

Surprisingly better than the cover led me to expect. A little jammy, a little folksy. Not bad.

Gegen Ende mehr gefallen 7/10

Découverte de l'artiste. Album bien folk à l'ancienne (pour sa défense, il est sorti en 1969). Album inégal car un peu déçu au début mais 2-3 musiques remontent le niveau et portent l'album à elles seules.

Bon album. Ça s’écoute bien dans l’ensemble malgré quelques longueurs.

Wow, this was excellent. Never heard of em but loved the whole thing.

Had a last minute listen to this. All in all ok. Some great bits to it. Her voice in some areas is insane. For me, just didn’t draw me in too much. Definitely will have another listen at some point.

I like these guys in general, but this album is hot and miss.

I found more to like here than I could have ever hoped. Even the 11-minute song held my attention (and then some!) for its entire run time. I dare say I even *liked* this album. There was just enough bite in their songs to make them initially intriguing — with honest-to-goodness riffs! — and their sound reminded me of some of Nick Drake's darker songs with a full band, or some of Led Zeppelin's early work that leaned more folk rock than metal. That is to say, the songs went somewhere. Generally, when I kneejerk-hate a folk album, or a folk rock album, it's because the songs feel like whisps in the air, and then they just kind of sit there for 4-5 minutes asking you to admire their bravery for singing into a microphone or gently strumming their instruments. That never happened here, even on the half of the album that I didn't respond to. On most 10-song albums, I'd probably rate it as a failure if only half the songs did something for me, but hell, five songs totally got me, and made me revisit Liege & Lief, which is also not nothing. And while those five songs were playing, I hovered my finger over the four-star button. I'll be back for more.

English folk. Sounded good. Easy to listen to

Good. A little dated.

Cozy album for a Sunday afternoon

Became very worried when I saw Bob Dylan mentioned in the details, but this was actually a very nice folk album. 4/5, no complaints.

Couldn't wait for this to end. Not because it's offensively unlistenable, but I was bored senseless. I won't be revisiting this

TIL there are two Fairport albums on the 1001 list and not one by Steeleye Span, which I'm still sore about. But taking this on its merits it's still a very good slice of folk-rock, with nice little flourishes of jazz, even if a couple of the tunes are a bit corny or wishy-washy. A Sailor's Life is absolutely fantastic, one of the best new-to-me tunes on the list so far.

This was cool! Kinda gave me Jefferson Airplane vibes, but with more of an English folk/celtic bent. Best song was the Dylan cover of Percy's Song 3.5

Decent

The Wikipedia points out that this band has the nickname of "the British Jefferson Airplane", and I have to agree, at least to some degree, since the singer voiced reminded me a lot to the one in the other group. When it comes to the album, I think it is a decent folk rock record that leans way more in the folk side than the rock one. The voice is very pleasant and passionate, and the instruments sound as expected from a folk project. It also has a variety of ideas and emotions, like the pleasant and calm opening, the fun and uplifting "Cajun Woman" or the slow and sad "Who Knows Where the Time Goes?" . Nevertheless, I don't find anything in this album to be special or striking, and there were a couple of moments that were a bit tedious, those being the jam song "A Sailor's Life", which feels like its never going to start, and the very repetitive "Percy's Song", which repeats the same line every other verse through the whole 7 minutes it lasts. In the end, a decent album that didn't leave in me a big impression.

liked it more than I thought I might!

Toca hoy día nublado y una banda que desconozco. Disco chill, más folk que rock. Sin más para agregar, me despido hasta mañana.

Boring music, grating vocals. My mother describes singers like this as “squawking women”. She’s right. It’s hard to listen to, let alone enjoy. I won’t be revisiting this.

I don't really have a lot to say about this album, just that I really liked it. It was a really calm and relaxing album, and it had some absolute bangers on it. Quality stuff from 60s folk yet again. Favorites: Genesis Hall, Cajun Woman, Percy Hall

Solid

The instrumental work is great and the album sounds great. I don't know a ton about them but this is really pleasant to listen to. Also pretty bold to just slide an 11 minute track in there. Oh damn she is the other voice on The Battle for Evermore. Why did I never look that person up before?

Great instrumentation. Production sounds great on headphones. I like the vibe of the french song. Autopsy is good. Percy's song is right in my wheelhouse. I wasn't familiar with this but I like the album name and cover and wouldn't be opposed to giving this some more listens in the future.

I will be honest was not the kind of music I expected. It was a nice folk music album.

Didn't know what to expect, don't think I've heard of this group before. Wasn't really in the mood for it, but I was some nice folksy rock

This was nice but extremely forgettable. The messages are good but generic. I absolutely love the vocals though as well as the occasional French. Some of the tracks feel unintentionally strangely bare or like they’re missing something but I can’t tell why. Fav songs: genesis hall, who knows where the time goes?

5/10

Even though I thoroughly hated this, I have to concede that English folk is not anywhere on any list of music I enjoy. So, I'll just say it's a me problem and move on

The album didn’t blow my mind but there were some nice tracks on it. A pleasant listen after having 3 god awful ones in a row! Haha

boring

On another day i might have enjoyed this one, but it is not this day...

boring (with a french song). its like shit fleetwood mac

I really enjoyed this one. I thought her voice was lovely. Just some really nice folk music and there felt like a decent variation across the album. Fav song: Genesis Hall Least fav: A Sailor’s Life

Ok but not hugely enjoyable. Feels old but still ahead of its time. Like the cover. Specific rating - 3.8 Fav song - si tu dois partir Least fav - a sailor’s life

I think the ten minute song is unnecessary but otherwise really lovely folk music. I'd only heard (and loved) Who Knows Where The Time Goes before but really enjoyed the rest of the songs. Fairly tragic wikipedia reading though :( Favourite song: Si tu dois partir (and i still really love Who Knows Where The Time Goes?) Least: A Sailor's Life

I realized the list gave me the newer albums first, then this one. The newer albums are better, in my opinion. But this is still good. Yea, still good. 3/5

2,9/5

Not for me lol

**Unhalfbricking** (1969) stands as one of the most significant yet bittersweet records in British music history. Released in July 1969, it captures Fairport Convention at a creative crossroads—transitioning from American-influenced folk-rock toward the British folk revival that would culminate in their next album, *Liege & Lief*. The album is forever shadowed by tragedy: two months before its release, drummer Martin Lamble (aged 19) and Richard Thompson's girlfriend Jeannie Franklyn were killed in a motorway accident returning from a gig. What should have been a celebration became a memorial. --- ## The Music & Production **Production & Sound** Recorded at Sound Techniques and Olympic Studios in London during March-April 1969, *Unhalfbricking* was produced by Joe Boyd alongside Simon Nicol and the band, with engineering by the legendary **John Wood** . Wood's approach was organic and warm—he famously captured Sandy Denny's vocals using a Sony C-38 microphone, contributing to the album's intimate, "sitting in the studio with the band" quality . The production favors clarity over polish, allowing the interplay between electric guitars, fiddle, and Denny's voice to breathe. **The Band's Sound** The album represents a crucial pivot. While their earlier work bore heavy West Coast American influences (Byrds, Dylan), *Unhalfbricking* begins the Anglicization of their sound. Richard Thompson's guitar work—simultaneously precise and exploratory—provides the rock foundation, while the introduction of **Dave Swarbrick's fiddle** on three tracks (including the epic "A Sailor's Life") points directly toward the traditional folk direction they would fully embrace next . Martin Lamble's drumming deserves special mention. His jazz-influenced, fluid style—particularly on "Genesis Hall" and "Autopsy"—gives the music a propulsive, living quality. This was his final recorded work with the band . --- ## Lyrics & Themes **Sandy Denny's Songwriting** Denny contributes two originals that represent her emergence as one of Britain's finest songwriters: - **"Who Knows Where the Time Goes?"** — Written in 1967 when Denny was just 20, this meditation on time, transience, and enduring love has become her signature composition. The lyrics move from observing birds migrating ("Across the evening sky, all the birds are leaving") to a personal declaration of steadfastness ("I am not alone while my love is near me") . In 2007, BBC Radio 2 listeners voted this the "Favourite Folk Track of All Time" . The song's power lies in its ambiguity—is it about romantic love, spiritual faith, or artistic dedication? Denny leaves it hovering between all three. - **"Autopsy"** — A more cryptic, brooding piece in 5/4 time that shifts to 4/4, featuring jazz-influenced chord changes. The title suggests emotional dissection, with lyrics that feel like fragments of a difficult conversation or breakup. **Richard Thompson's Contributions** Thompson's **"Genesis Hall"** opens the album with a dulcimer-scratched, minor-key lament. The lyrics ("The sign on the wall said 'Ten Commandments, not nine'") suggest themes of moral judgment and institutional failure, possibly referencing a squat or protest site. His **"Cajun Woman"** provides a raucous, slide-guitar-driven counterpoint, though some critics find it lightweight compared to the album's heavier material . **The Dylan Covers** The band was in the midst of a "Dylan phase," covering three songs (plus a fourth, "Dear Landlord," as a bonus track): - **"Si Tu Dois Partir"** — A French Cajun reimagining of "If You Gotta Go, Go Now," translated with help from audience members at a Middle Earth club gig. It became their only UK chart hit (#21) and earned them a *Top of the Pops* appearance . The studio version features Swarbrick's fiddle, Thompson's accordion, and Trevor Lucas on triangle. - **"Percy's Song"** — A six-minute epic featuring former member Ian Matthews on harmonies, with the hypnotic "Turn, turn, turn again" refrain. - **"Million Dollar Bash"** — A lighthearted romp from Dylan's *Basement Tapes* (then unreleased), featuring Swarbrick on mandolin. **The Traditional Epic** **"A Sailor's Life"** (11:08) is the album's centerpiece and a landmark in British music. Based on an 18th-century folk song Denny knew from her solo circuit days, it builds from a melancholy ballad into an extended improvisation between Thompson's guitar and Swarbrick's fiddle. This was one of the first times traditional English folk material was treated with the extended, psychedelic jam approach of rock music—effectively inventing the "prog-folk" genre . The track pointed directly toward *Liege & Lief*'s "Matty Groves" and "Tam Lin." --- ## Influence & Legacy *Unhalfbricking* is the crucial bridge between American folk-rock and the British folk revival. It demonstrated that traditional English material could be electrified without losing its essence, paving the way for not only Fairport's own *Liege & Lief* but for the entire British folk-rock movement including Steeleye Span, Pentangle, and later artists like Kate Rusby . The album's influence extends beyond folk circles. Its production aesthetic—warm, analog, performance-focused—influenced countless British recordings of the 1970s. The tragic circumstances of its release also cemented the "doomed romantic" mythology that would follow both the band and Sandy Denny throughout her short life (she died in 1978, aged 31). --- ## Pros & Cons ### **Pros** - **"Who Knows Where the Time Goes?"** remains one of the greatest compositions in British folk music—timeless, profound, and perfectly performed . - **"A Sailor's Life"** broke new ground in fusing traditional folk with psychedelic rock improvisation, establishing a template for the genre . - Sandy Denny's vocals are at their peak—haunting, clear, and emotionally devastating. - The production by Joe Boyd and John Wood captures a band playing together in real space, with organic warmth rarely achieved in modern recordings . - It captures a band in thrilling transition, documenting the exact moment they discovered their true identity. - Historical significance as Martin Lamble's final recorded work—a testament to his sensitive, jazz-inflected drumming. ### **Cons** - **Inconsistent tone**: The album veers between profound melancholy ("Genesis Hall," "Autopsy," "A Sailor's Life") and near-novelty throwaways ("Si Tu Dois Partir," "Million Dollar Bash"). Some listeners find this schizophrenia jarring . - **The Dylan covers**, while historically interesting, sometimes feel like they belong to a different album. "Million Dollar Bash" in particular can seem lightweight compared to the surrounding material . - **"Cajun Woman"** divides opinion—some find it a fun stylistic diversion; others hear it as filler that disrupts the album's flow . - **Not fully realized**: By the band's own admission, this was a transitional record. The definitive statement of their folk-rock fusion would come six months later with *Liege & Lief* . - The album's historical importance sometimes overshadows the fact that, track-for-track, it's less consistent than its predecessor (*What We Did on Our Holidays*) or successor. --- ## Conclusion *Unhalfbricking* is an album of ghosts and premonitions. It contains some of the most beautiful music Fairport Convention ever recorded, yet it's impossible to separate from the tragedy that followed. It stands as a testament to a band discovering its purpose while standing on the precipice of disaster. For all its inconsistencies, it remains essential listening—not just for folk-rock enthusiasts, but for anyone interested in the moment when British music reclaimed its traditional roots through the lens of psychedelic rock. The album cover—showing Sandy Denny's parents in their Wimbledon garden with the band lounging in the background—now looks like a document from a lost, innocent England, preserved just before everything changed .

Fijn, makkelijk te luisteren

Okay folk/rock album. Singer is great and some nice songs but nothing too interesting

This was fine but I've already forgotten about it by the time I'm writing this.

Call me picky but it’s hard to take an album seriously when you can hear the accent in the singers voices, aside from country music. That is kind of expected. Like I feel like I’m about to hear the audio book for the Lord of the rings trilogy. Ya, no. This has no reason to be on this list. I’d give it a one if these guys couldn’t sing

A French version of If You Gotta Go + other Dylan covers, okay Hey, it gave Eva Cassidy a chance to cover How Does The Time Goes. But it seems like we could have heard more Sandy Denny songs (looking at you Led Zep et al)

Inoffensive to the point of being a bit boring.

Y sont dans leur tête pas mal c’te monde là. Un chaleureux 3.49 étoiles

The lyrics were very peacefull and calm.I love it already

This album cover is the type of shit you would see in a house that you rented for the weekend and when you look at a photo and say "Wow are these the old owners?" and the hosts say something like "No the owners are in the background. Who are these people in the foreground?" Then after a wild and crazy weekend of unexplainable happenings, the lady in this picture shows up and rips the skin off of her face and speaks in tongues while the man hovers ominously in the kitchen screaming something that kind of sounds racist, but you're not really sure since it was a different time when he grew up and it was ambiguous enough that it could have been about actual animals and not the other meaning that is implied. But before we can cross THAT bridge, the dog is barking at the hundreds of rats that are pouring out of the oven. And on top of ALL OF THAT, the mailman is knocking at the door, somehow completely oblivious to the hellscape that is occurring 5 feet in front of him

Nice album.

I’m proud of myself for recognizing the French translation of a Bob Dylan song before the chorus hit. Aside from that, I tried hard not to like this. But the “Joan Baez (ish) fronting CSN (ish)” vibe wore me down. Rounding up from 3.5*

Not my cuppa, but pleasant enough. Best when lively.

I thought it was going to be generic hippy music. But instead it’s loving folk and hippy music

No private session used for Spotify. I did not care for the country/folk mismatch. This site is giving me a bunch of folk music recently, I am trying to not let fact I am getting sick of this music make me to jaded in this review.

Had not heard this group, on the whole a nice surprise

Me gusta el sonido folk medio rock sfot, y con elementos no conevncionales. Likes: Si tu dois partir - Percy's song

Standard 60s folk music with a slight edge. Overall enjoyable

I’ve been gradually adding to my Richard (and Linda) Thompson section for decades now and I haven’t invested in a dud yet, but I came across a Fairport double compilation some years back and it never really clicked with me. I’m not particularly clued in with the history of the band and their influences but while I can enjoy Unhalfbricking on many levels musically it does give me an uneasiness too. Rather than creative incorporation of traditional English and Celtic songs into a modern context, my ears are instead hearing hipsters cosplaying as olde worlde minstrals. This is likely way off and I probably need to just get over it because i think I could get into the band. I will revisit my big gatefold “History of…” and try to educate myself more on who they really were. I may become a bigger fan but for now I’m on the fence.

The transition from Genesis to solo wasn’t complete until his third album. This is damn good but not amazing as music to come.

Really strong start and finish

What is this

I found this pretty darn chill and easy to listen to, and it was nice after a busy week. Somehow 4/5 stars.

Not for me but kind of gave Florence Welch vibes

I hated the other Fairport Convention album, but this is much more enjoyable

What an incredible voice from Sandy Denny.

Чтобы получить удовольствие от этого альбома надо быть скучной правильной семьей в правильном аккуратном домике где то в пригороде бирмингема или в другом пригороде с аккуратными дорожками, респектабельными соседями и стабильной последние лет двести как экономикой. Но и то, не факт…

I actually liked it, folk whatever it is, my jam

I enjoyed this album and the song autopsy!

Nice folk band

Que gran sonido tiene este disco. Un sonido muy único y con mucha potencia. No conocía a Fairport Convention, me gusto mucho su sonido tradicional folk pero con fusión de muchos estilos. Gran voz principal y ejecución instrumental. Un folk muy completo con arreglos melódicos muy agradables. Buen disco. Me gusto.

Okay

Bin ja Fan aber das ist halb fertig und wenn man die englische Folkmusik wiederbeleben will sollte man vllt nicht Dylan Songs und Franzosenliedern anfangen.

Hört sich manchmal an wie wishbone ash mit Stevie Knicks als Frontfrau. Unhalfbricking - chillig am Anfang, lame gegen Ende.

Didn't really move me one way or another, but was a pleasant morning listen

Mellow Jefferson Airplane was OK.

Ok album that didn't amaze me but didn't bother me. The album just felt kinda lukewarm. Don't think I would pick and choose to listen this again.

It's fine

So, this is an album that exists. Ok.

Chad Convention

Interesting Brit folk

This was amazing. Great touch on British folk mixed with some avant garde rock music. Nice touch hear a folk song in 5. Didn’t love the vocals at first but they grew on me, I hope there is more Fairport Convention

Still can’t stand the female vocals on these folky records. Some nice rocking moments, but mostly meh.

3.5 sailor song is cool as

Not their best album, but still great

A 60s rock band fronted by a woman is a pleasant surprise! I really liked this. No notes.

Fairport Convention is a band I didn't know until reserving there album here two months ago. It's the album that was released after this one here, and I thought it was a lovely listen. 1 is a beautiful folksy track 2 not bad but not incredible 3 is great aswell. I love the jazzy elements on it. 4, is a long and very powerful track. The vocals are beautiful and the solos at the end are great. 5 is more of a rocknroll tune that I find less exiting . 6 is a very touching song. A highlight on this one. 7 a beautiful rendition of this bob dylan's song. Great harmonies and guitar arrangements. 8 this one a bit less serious but still very nice. Some great music here. I like it very much. I think it's on par with the next one. A high 3

Poeh, folk muziek. Ja dit is dus echt totaaaaaal niet mijn genre... Ik vind het saai, gedateerd en qua muziek en dergelijke gebeurt er niet zo veel. De zang is opzich best sterk, maar het pakt me gewoon niet. Voor mij is folk gewoon altijd verbonden met Simon & Garfunkel, die saaiige, brave hendrikken met de sexappeal van oud brood. Dit rockt nog wel iets meer, bijvoorbeeld de outro van A Sailor's life, maar nog steeds. De cover, dat is ook een beetje hoe ik de muziek zie; alsof ze elk moment de kerk in kunnen gaan en het vooral de zondagsrust niet mag verstoren. Tsja, nee, ik luister dit album tijdens het weekend en eigenlijk ben ik gewoon een beetje de nummers aan het aftellen voordat ik weer andere muziek aan mag zetten. Folk? Het is gewoon echt niet mn genre. FAVO: A Sailor's Life,

I really don't care for the painfully earnest folk singing style that Fairport Convention leans into. The music, however, is pretty fantastic. The more extended jams predict Richard Thompson's rise as a revered guitarist and songwriter in his own right. I would have liked for this spot to go to Richard and Linda Thompson's essential classic, "Shoot Out the Lights."

genesis hall slapped!!! felt sort of mamas and the papas but with more rock. enjoyed

My brother and I both described this album as pleasant. I enjoyed listening to it while I made us breakfast burritos and made myself muffins for the week. 👍

While listening to this album, I started doing full morning stretches again for the first time since high school. It's fun to see what patterns are already emerging this early into this; this is my 20th album, and it's already the third prominent instance of the French language. Aside from that observation though, I went into this album a little skeptical; a 60s English folk band was not an immediately exciting followup to the somewhat low-key albums I've listened to recently, and my initial surface-level research into the album gave me the impression that I was in for another album of mostly covers, the principle of which would annoy me on a list such as this. However, once I actually listened to the album, I found myself very pleasantly surprised. More of the work was original material than I had mistakenly assumed, and Fairport Convention takes the few unreleased Bon Dylan songs present here and really makes them their own; they even performed one of them in French! Sandy Denny's vocals seamlessly fit over both the quiet and loud moments throughout this album, and there is a lot of good variety in the energy and sound throughout this album. Considering this is one of only two artists at this point in the list who I had never heard of prior, Unhalfbricking easily takes the cake as my most pleasantly surprising album thus far. Highlights: Genesis Hall, Si tu dois partir, Autopsy, A Sailor's Life, Cajun Woman, Percy's Song, Million Dollar Bash

MUY BUENO, que bonita voz la que canta, se entiende claramente lo que quiere decir la letra y eso lo valoro mucho como persona que mi primer idioma no es el ingles, ritmos muy elegantes e impecables. A decir verdad no tenia expectativa alguna de que podía llegar a escuchar en este álbum y cuando realmente me adentre en el fue sorprendente.

Very good

I do rather love Fairport Convention

Take the cover photo as a serious warning of what sort of music can be found in this collection I would not let this in the house 0/5

Lovely album, I discovered it through their other album on the list “Liege and Lief” Liege and Lief is the better one though 4/5

better than expected

Great to hear this again. {Mum & dad! I know this one, Genesis Hall and Who knows where the time goes would make a top 500 for me.}

Fine for background music

Fairport Conventions Unhalfbricking (UK-LP Juli 1969) ist ein britisches Folk-Rock-Album, aufgenommen zwischen Januar und April 1969 in den Sound Techniques und Olympic Studios in London. Es markiert eine Phase, in der sich die Band von stark amerikanisch geprägten Einflüssen hin zu einem eigenständigen, englisch-fundierten Folk-Rock bewegt und dabei sowohl Dylan-Covers als auch eigene Kompositionen vereint. Das Album enthält sowohl mehrere bis dahin unveröffentlichte Bob-Dylan-Songs wie Si Tu Dois Partir, Percy’s Song und Million Dollar Bash als auch eigene Stücke und traditionelle Arrangements. Sandy Denny prägt mit Who Knows Where the Time Goes?, das später als Folk-Klassiker gilt, einen der markantesten Momente des Albums. A Sailor’s Life gelingt mit einem über elf Minuten umfassenden Arrangement eine frühe und einflussreiche Folk-Rock-Fusion traditioneller Vorlage und elektrischer Instrumentierung. Die Mitwirkung von Richard Thompson, Ashley Hutchings, Simon Nicol, Martin Lamble und Gastmusiker Dave Swarbrick, sowie die Produktion durch Joe Boyd und Simon Nicol zeichnen ein vielfältiges Klangbild zwischen Rock-, Folk- und improvisierten Elementen. Unhalfbricking brachte der Band erste Chartplatzierungen und steht als Übergang zu ihrem später folgenden folk-traditionelleren Werk Liege & Lief. Insgesamt zeigt das Album eine Band im Übergang zu einem eigenständigen Stil, dessen Songauswahl und Arrangements präzise, aber nicht überzogen wirken und deren musikalische Gestaltungsbreite hörbar ist.

60’s Folk ⭐️Autopsy

basic music stuff

Really enjoyed the vocals on some of these songs. Very cool French language track. Will likely revisit

SANDY DENNY 🙏

Wasn't thrilled. Started out slow went on and on.

cookie cutter 60s was not impressed

Pretty mid folk.

Amazing

Like Liege and Lief I quite liked one (or two in this case) of the songs, while the rest were sort of ok. By no means bad! But not quite a 4

I never thought I would hear a French cover of a Bob Dylan song by an English band, but here we are

quite the weird mixture of folk rock, sometimes falling down into the abyss of cheesy folk only to rise into prog heaven. verdict: a very unsatisfying 3 for the whole album.

Mäßig spannendes Folk Album

Genesis Hall // Si tu dois partir // Autopsy // Percy’s Song // 3.5/5

Didn't expect to enjoy this as much as I did. Had some actual soul in it and it's Cajun, so extra two stars from me. Album bangs. Edit: BRUH THEY ARE BRITISH SINCE WHEN HAVE BRITISH FOLKS HAD SO MUCH SOUL

This was really good. I wish there was a rank later button. I feel like after a couple listens this will either go down to a 2 or rise to a 4. It needs more listens but at first glance it just a good all around album.

Ik vind die semi-middeleeuwse folk shit wel geinig, maar ik moet zeggen dat dit album meerdere keren heb aangezet en elke keer toch vrij snel m'n interesse verloor. De mevrouw zingt goed en heeft een prettige stem, de instrumenten (met name de gitaren) klinken met vlagen super lekker; daar ligt het allemaal niet aan. Ik verveel me gewoon een beetje, helaas. Al is 'A Sailor's Life' wel een heerlijke track van ruim 11 minuten. Zo zeg. Ook na die track kakt het weer wat in wat mij betreft. 3 sterren krijgt het.

Big style influence on The Decemberists!

Never heard of Fairport Convention before. Genesis Hall is pleasant sounding. Not really a folk music person, but this album is surprisingly enjoyable. Sounds nice and upbeat, and is pretty relatable.

Fairport Convention heeft af en toe mooie dingen gemaakt, maar veel is ook middelmatig. Een Dylan-cover in het Frans, waarom? Het wonderschone stemgeluid van Sandy Denny, toen ze nog meedeed, maakt veel goed, maar op deze plaat sneeuwt ze onder. Enkel 'Who knows where the times goes' is echt de moeite waard. Bij de andere nummers, die ook nog eens te lang duren, jengelt de rest erdoorheen. Wel een leuke hoesfoto, da's een kunst op zich.

Dacht ik net de '60's uitgespeeld te hebben, krijg ik er weer één. Wel aan het einde van de '60's en dit klinkt ook wel wat meer volwassen. Toch nog een album met een eigen geluid. Ik moet wel even wennen aan de zang van die dame, ondanks dat die prima is. Gisteren toevallig naar Lovebox van Groove Armada geluisterd, dat ook absoluut een plekje verdient in het boek. Kom ik met Autopsy een dikke original tegen. En op de één of andere manier helpt zo'n associatie mij te wennen aan de zang en ga ik door de link het album meer waarderen. Wellicht dus niet een heel neutraal oordeel. Tja, zo werkt het soms ook in de muziek.

Het eerste wat me opvalt is de gekke hoes. Wat is dit voor doodnormale foto? Je gaat in eerste instantie kijken naar dat stel wat bij de poort staat te poseren en je denkt, wie zijn die mensen? En waarom gebruik je dit als een albumhoes. Maar als je dan verder kijkt, zie je een groepje van 5 in het gras van de tuin zitten. Dat zal dan misschien wel de band zijn? En die mensen waar ze in de tuin zitten zullen wel familie (ouders?) van een van de bandleden zijn. Ik vind het een intrigerende foto, dus ze hebben wel gelijk mijn aandacht te pakken met de eenvoudige hoes. Qua muziek is het een soort verzameling Dylanesque rock n folk nummers, met wat extra psychedelische gitaren en een Jefferson Airplane-achtige zang. Ik vind het gitaarspel wel tof moet ik zeggen, met meerdere gitaren die door elkaar heen pingelen. En ook de drums zijn interessant om te luisteren, het varieert en is niet gewoon maar simpelweg een strak ritme tikken. Het voelt sfeervol en stukken als de gitaarsolo bij Autopsy, dat is gewoon bijna het latere Pink Floyd. Ik heb blijkbaar geen last van blauwe maandagen, want ik vind heel veel van de (meer en minder obscure) albums die we de laatste krijgen, stiekem tof om te luisteren. En ook hier heb ik met veel plezier naar geluisterd. Ik heb het andere album, Liege & Lief, er meteen achter aan gedraaid, dat vond ik toch iets minder, maar beloonde ik alsnog met een voor mij verrassende 3. Dus weet je wat, ik geef dit een fijne 4 sterren.

Pretty chill.

I came into this one assuming it was going to be some hippie 60's druggie music but I enjoyed it. A real under heard folk gem. 8/10

Wow, I absolutely loved this record. The folk aspect was so good. The rock aspect was so good. The jamming was awesome. The vocals slapped. The songs made me feel emotional. It was so cozy.

This was brilliant. I love how in the folk revival of the 1960s, so many artists experimented with psychedelic music (and probably drugs too). This record is great, it feels very Greenwich Village but also very British and then absolutely toeing with psych. A Sailor's Life is epic and beautiful, Percy's Song reminds you why you started this record in the first place. This feels like the source code for artists like The Decemberists or Lankum and probably even Mumford & Sons to a degree. I had a great time with this one today!

Really liked the song "A Sailor's Life'. Liked the jammy- band feel on some of the tracks. A nice album.

Very nice!

Very enjoyable, British folk meets electric, some really interesting song structures, excellent guitar work by Richard Thompson, vocals are brilliant as well

Uma viagenzinha boa, gostei desse

When to listen: hanging out and in a folksy mood. I enjoyed this album more and more as it went on, but it didn't move me one way or another.

NK

I first heard of these guys through this list when I pulled their next album, Liege and Leaf. I loved that one, so was happy to hear more of their work. Overall the album is very good, though maybe not quite as good as Liefe and Lief. I'll go back to this though. 4/5

Fine. Not bad but just.. ok

Very Folky..

A weird mixture of folky music, doesn't all feel like it fits together sometimes but some of the songs are pretty nice to listen to

ok

4/5

Smoooove

BORING

Never heard this before, will listen again

Typical folk-rock of the 60s/70s. Not my type of music but sounds quite ok, have a good variety of songs and musically quite good.

Good musicianship, but the vocals were to folky for me.

Unexpectedly awesome.

Who Knows Where the Time Goes is one of the most beautiful songs in existence. None of the rest of the album really stands out.

Not bad. Not incredible but enjoyable.

Her voice is on the edge of bothering me. I'd rather listen to this than Crosby Stills and Nash, though.

When it started, I thought I was going to hate it, but it actually is pretty good, once you get into the frame.

More Jefferson Airplane than Pentangle but still mostly the boring bits of JA

Charming. 3 Fairport Convention This is a charming album. In truth most of the songs are middling (including an odd selection of Dylan obscurities) and though tidy in arrangement, basically reliant on Sandy Denny’s mesmerising voice to elevate them. In the midst of passable offerings however, sit two jewels. ‘A Sailor’s Life’ is powerfully dramatic and well paced. Its 11 minutes fly in. ‘Who Knows Where the Time Goes?’ is very beautiful indeed - Richard Thompson’s irresistibly cute guitar work is a worthy partner for Denny’s melody. Apparently it was only the second song Denny ever wrote. Last night I tried to remember the second song I ever wrote. My memory was not good enough to alight on the exact answer but good enough to assure me after a few moments inquiry, that I didn’t really want to. 3/5

Parts of this album I liked, some parts not so much. The more renaissance style music I wasn't a fan of, but there were some good songs and catchy pieces of music. 2.5/5 Probably won't listen again

Really really boring, kinda made me mad.

A very pleasant surprise. Favorite tracks: Si tu dois partir, ... A Sailor's Life, Percy's Song.

Why is this on here?

Vibes, vibes plenty of vibes. And good ones at that. Love the voice and drums in particular, though less fond of the honky tonky track, but I do like the vocal harmonies on it.

Sandy & co arguably at the height of their powers mixing US and British folk to create a timeless classic.

Loving the vibe!

Soooooooo good

A sprawling record that exists entirely in the crepuscular hours, when the fog clings to the dew-wetted grass and the light strikes everything as if it were made of glass. Starting with “Genesis Hall”, a galloping 3/4 full of surprising turns, the record often puts me in mind of the sort of Midwest emo that refuses to formally recognise itself as folk (or I, for that matter – a reputation to protect I suppose). The guitars, often in beautiful counterpoint with a violin, manage to find new niches to explore in every nook and cranny of the music, breathing life and returning energy to generations-old turns. The drumming, while always understated and in service of the song, is interesting and interested – in conversation with the instrumentation around it, rather than simply offering it a bed. Sandy Denny is remarkable throughout – “Autopsy” and “Who Knows Where the Time Goes?”, her compositions, are the clear compositional highs of the album (no small achievement when you consider that Bob Dylan is also credited). “Unhalfbricking” might be a nonsense, but Unhalfbricking is the real thing.

7/10… brit folk / bluesy / *1969

Ever since discovering Fairport Convention, they have always been a band I really appreciate. I love their overall folk rock sound, but what I really love is the traditional British folk element. Not to mention, Sandy Denny’s voice has always resonated with me, and thanks to Fairport Convention, I discovered her solo work as well.

On a song-to-song basis, I enjoy most of the tracks here. Over the course of the album this can become a bit grating though (the lyrics sounding a bit wail-y, etc.).

Pleasant sound but not groundbreaking. By the end overstays it welcome a bit.

Just some bullshit

I’m quite certain I was the only one happy to see this band pop up again. I didn’t like this one quite as much as the last one though. I was digging the renaissance fair and Irish jig vibe on Liege & Lief. This one was really mellow and slow, with the exception of Cajun Woman, which was fantastic. Overall, still a good listen.

Another smash folk album from Fairport Convention. SMH. I thought we were done with them after listening to Liege and Lief but apparently the album released just months before that garbage was “better”. I’m pretty sure they were playing the washboard in Si Tu Dois Partir along side the squeezebox but I’m not gonna waste the time to find out. Same band, same year, same result.

Well, they’ve done it again! Fairport Convention serve up another all skips album! To be fair, this is more listenable and the guitar work is more tuneful and intricate than on Liege & Lief. But it’s still a massive airball that seeks but never finds.

I'm still not convinced this is a serious band, has to be a goof. This was better than Liege and Lief, but still very far from good.

Although I knew the band by name and their folk legacy, I'd never listened to any of their albums as a whole. Folk music is not particularly my thing - although I can appreciate some works by folk artists (Joni Mitchell, Nick Drake, or Bert Jansch), there are others that I loathe (Simon and Garfunkel, James Taylor, etc.). This album has a bit of both worlds. "Autopsy", "A Sailor's Life", and "Who Knows Where the Time Goes?" are great folk-rock songs, but on the other hand, songs like "Si Tu Dois Partir" or "Percy's Song" make it a horrible experience for me. 3/5

it's good to know that theatre kids existed in 1969

Weird title but solid

When you see the cover and the first notes hit there's a sense you're going to be transported to another world or timeline — a step outside of this science fiction hellscape we find ourselves collectively unable to reverse out of. What was our sliding doors moment? I don't think this album offers us an answer to a question like that, but maybe briefly it offers us a glimpse of another time and place. Your enjoyment of the experience? It's mood dependent.

Surprise Joni!

This was an interesting album, didn't blow me away but was good

Joanie Mitchell sounding but not as good songwriting and had to borrow some Dylan songs. Not impressed

LOVE!!!

One other reviewer said it bored him to tears. I have to add that that this hippie crap was annoying as well. Who Knows Where The Time Goes? Well, in this case it stood still

So, uh wow...where did this album comes from? Psychedelic folk rock that feels like taking a too strong edible while vacationing in a quaint seaside town.

Two in a row. Really interesting and unusual sounds that I’d never heard before. Love the stripped down folk sounds, eerie vocals and overall vibes. Looking forward to more of these.

Britisk folk rock med fiddles og det hele. Inspireret af amerikansk folk men det her er så starten på at man finder ud af at England har deres egen identitet og kan løsrive sig musisk. Kan godt lide de her “ballader” nærmest hvor historiefortællingen er meget klar i vokalen og man nærmest føler man får fortalt en historie. Det minder mig lidt om the pogues men ikke ligeså karakteristisk selvfølgelig. Men man kan høre noget irsk inspireret osv som jeg bare synes er charmerende. Det minder mig om at sidde som nogle sørøver over et bord som har været ude og opleve en masse og nu er man samlet gamle og nye kendinge og lytter til røverhistorier mens der bliver serveret øl over desken. Nogle af de momenter som er virkelig stærke og glade for at værdsætte fordi de er “fortjent” efter man har været modig og fri og gennemgået en udvikling. Det er en lille pause ved bordet med en øl inden man tager videre

That's some pretty decent folk music. Quite melodic. Not something I want to sit around an listen to all day, but I'd like to learn a song or two.

Classic example of folk rock. It isn't bad, but it didn't strike me as a superlative album. Maybe there is some context as to when it was released that I'm not aware of.

Won me and lost me a couple times along the way, but ultimately I thought this was certainly above average. I'm not totally sure why it's on this list; even in the late 60s there were many superior bands making music. It's entirely possible I missed something deeply moving in the lyrics.

An artist I have never heard of before but I would definitely listen to more of their work. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Million dollar bash and Cajun woman are my standout tracks. These were the most elevated and upbeat of the whole album.

Some beautiful music here, particularly the middle part of the album - Autopsy and A Sailor’s Life, ideal for lounging around on a Sunday morning (rather than listening to on a run as I did). Doesn’t get the fifth star cos I’m not up for the the random French Cajun version of Dylan, it just doesn’t fit, and Million Dollar Bash is a bit meh too.

Heard Genesis Hall from this album before. What a great album, perfect stuff to listen to on the train 3/5

Didn't know what to expect, left positively surprised, such a great album! 8.5/10 Favourite track: Genesis Hall

I liked Liege and Lief, but this is way more enjoyable in my opinion. Also love the cover

Quite enjoyed this one, reminded me of a bit of a cross between Fleetwood Mac and Simon & Garfunkel. Lead singer has quite a haunting voice. One or two of the songs do drag on a bit but overall pretty decent.

Favorite tracks: Who Knows Where the Time Goes?, Percy's Song, Si tu dois partir Give me this album, a cup of tea, a thick afghan, and a chair by the sea

Liked! First half was a little slow but the second half was very nice!

I tried, but I could never get too enthusiastic about Fairport Convention's music. Their music sounds meandering and directionless to me. I never found Sandy Denny to be a very good singer. On the other hand, I think Richard Thompson is a sensational singer/songwriter. I did enjoy Million Dollar Bash, but everything else was lackluster.

Super enjoyable. Made me want to listen to it on vinyl and host an old timey dinner party.

Did not care for her voice at all

okay

Psychedelic folk? Well it’s actually quite okay

Overall: 9/10 I adore the guitar work and vocals on this album so much. It also has an almost celtic feel to it, it feels very nostalgiac and reminds me of listening to Great Big Sea with my dad as a kid. I see that Richard Thompson was in this band, and I loved the album I got with his wife a while ago. The VIP of this album has to be Sandy Denny (I hope I got that name right) on vocals, her voice is so haunting, yet soothing. Weird combo, but it works. I love the album cover as well, at first glance it makes you think this may be a boring slog but these ol' biddies fit the music very well. I'm so glad this exists. Fav Song: Who Knows Where the Time Goes?

Awesome.

Hugljúft en ekkert meira en það.

Ósköp hugljúft en ekki eitthvað sem ég nenni að hlusta á aftur.

Folky psych. I dig it man.

This was nice! Folky and cozy

Traditional folk isn't my bag, sorry. I guess it's nice enough, in a boring kind of way. There's a few tracks with something about them. 2.5 rounded up.

Not terrible, but could do without the several Bob Dylan covers. I guess I don't have to hear Bob's voice, so that's a bonus. Very folksy, which I can appreciate in small doses. Would rate it a 3 but dropping it because too many covers. I want to hear your own work, not somebody else's.

Woof. This album is folky AF. I found the vocals to be rather unpleasant.

1=Bad 2=Okay 3=Good 4=Great 5=Fantastic Sounds like if Joan Baez fronted the Grateful Dead which is wonderful at times and a little harsh at others. Really nails that pastoral/psychedelic feel that was at its peak in 1969 and probably listen again before long

this was so slow and relaxing and lovely. like sitting out on the porch of a cottage at sunset in June. just... peace, but still energetic.

best lost to time. 1

Many great recordings were made in the 1960s, and I have already had the opportunity to listen to quite a few of them as part of this project. Sometimes I wonder whether there was also boring, uninspired, and insignificant music back then. The answer is yes! “Unhalfbricking” by Fairport Convention meets all these criteria—from the boring songs to the band that isn't 100% tight rhythmically and Sandy Daniels' falsetto whining to the stuffy, eccentric cover, this album contains none of the highlights of its decade. Is it bad enough for one star? No, it's not actually annoying enough for that.

Better than I was expecting

Interesting mix of music. Not really my jam, but I can see the appeal for some people.

Was prepared to be skeptical, especially after "Si Tu Dois Partir," but some great guitar work later in the album made this very enjoyable.

A little folksy, but album was decent enough I guess.

Pretty unremarkable.

2.5

Too folksie

come dice stefano ricorda un po’ joni mitchell, quindi bell’atmosfera. non mi ha fatto impazzire ma un 3 se lo merita

Bell’album. La voce di lei sembra un po’ quella di joni mitchell. Un pezzo sporadicamente ci sta ma tutto l’album insieme è un po’ troppo

I had never even heard of this band before today and I wasn’t excited to see a folk rock album from the 60’s. This album blew me away more than once. The vocalist was incredible, and the band was great too. I was not expecting this album to groove in any way and I’m so happy to have been proven wrong.

Decent album

It wasn't a bad album, just not my cup of tea personally

Like it 3/5

3.4 2x second album i've enjoyed by this band but not as good as the other

I was going to allow 3 stars for being a fine version of what it is. But then I was forced to enjoy almost 7 minutes of Percy's Song. FML. 2 stars.

Pleasant!

This is a pleasant one. It carries all of the typical folk characteristics one might expect, but it also breaks down into some quality blues and even funk at points. It's simply a nice record.

The opposite of what I like to listen to, but the other half liked it

Пока, кажется, лучший альбом из тех, что я не слышал до этого листа. Звучит местами как поздний Talk Talk. Лучшая песня - A Sailor's Life.

This is just generic English folk. It bored me.

Bad folk music - Bob Dylan songs not recorded by Bob Dylan

surpansingly good

Gripping and intimate from the very off. It sounds of its time without sounding twee or too dated. Cracking listen, that.

It's ok but not outstanding. It doesn't really capture the same amazing lyrical tone as liege and lief, which leaves it all feeling a bit unremarkable.

I really enjoyed this - especially Sandy Denny's voice. I alternated between a 3 and 4, ultimately deciding on a 3.4 as I didn't care for the last 2 songs. But I would give who knows where time goes a 5 on its own.

I'd never heard of Fairport Convention and that name, album cover, and album name were not promising, but I really enjoyed this, especially the first more English folk sounding songs. 👍Autopsy, A Sailor's Life

So unexpectedly good. Beautiful British folk. Who Knows Where the Time Goes is an underrated classic I've never heard before, and the rest of the album compliments well.

Hard to categorise this. A bit folky a bit rocky a bit bluesy. Nicely different

Really enjoyed it. Was aware of Fairport Convention - but had not previously sought them out. Further evidence of me becoming an old fart but really enjoyed the mix of country/folk.

Unhalfbricking Fairport Convention are a bit of a gap in my musical knowledge, so I was looking forward to this. I enjoyed it upon first listen, but then I found myself absolutely loving it on the second listen, and on subsequent goes. Genesis Hall has a brilliant, slightly discordant, folk-psych guitar intro before Sandy Denny’s fantastic voice comes in. Definitely a grower but an excellent song. Si Tu Dois Partir unlocks a hitherto gypsy-french quality to the original, and is all the better for it. Autopsy is a lovely jazzy, folky, bluesy number and Cajun Women carries a fair degree of Dylanism, no surprise considering the Dylan covers on the album (and the expanded edition), like Million Dollar Bash, which although not necessarily my favourite Basement Tapes song, has a nice degree of roughshod barroom charm and Percy’s Song, which suits them brilliantly with its Gaelic folk lilt, a great track. But the two best songs are A Sailor’s Life, a superbly hypnotic version of the song, combining 1969 superior psych-blues-rock with some old fashioned folky creepiness and atmosphere, and the fantastic Who Knows Where The Time Goes, a beautiful melody sung beautifully, ruminative and contemplative as it leisurely flows by, augmented by some lovely guitar and bass playing. It’s no doubt a little uneven in places, but it’s completely charming, the rough around the edges feel giving it real character and moments of beauty, and it has Who Knows Where The Time Goes so it makes it to 5. 🧱🧱🧱🧱🧱 Playlist submission: Who Knows Where The Time Goes

Sandy Denny is like honey in the ears. The best thing about this album is the definitive version of 'Who Knows Where the Time Goes?' with her smooth as velvet voice (controlled yet close to breaking at times), and Richard Williams's lovely guitar licks. Throw in a nostalgic sentiment that absolutely everyone understands, and you have one of my favourite songs of all time. The revelation is that the whole album is of similar or equal quality from start to finish. The marvelous 'Genesis Hall' is a lilting ballad par excellence with all the elements that make this album great - lamenting melody, timeless lyrics, Williams's sympathetic licks, Denny's imperious vocal and a bass and drum section that adds to the atmosphere. It's not all melancholy. 'Si Tu Dois Partir' is an enjoyable feu de camp singalong. And 'Percy's Song' a superlative sea shanty-type ballad. Even more astounding when I discovered, that these two songs are Dylan. And yet Fairport have breathed into them the life of classic English folk, so much so that they are far removed from the originals. 'Million Dollar Bash' is a third Dylan song and more faithful; it's very American sounding, as is the upbeat 'Cajun Woman', and yet the laid back arrangements just about keep them consistent with the album's style. The album cover is also superb. It's the Good Life. It's suburbia. It's times past. It's such a quaint English vibe, (that lawn through the fence is marvelous). Turns out it's Denny's parents. I love it. I love it all.

Not my favorite Fairport Convention album, but it does include one of my all-time favorite songs - A Sailor's Life.

I love this whole Fairport Convention, Pentangle, Vashti Bunyan 60’s English folk scene, particularly when they lean into Medieval English musical roots and avoid American blues. There’s a lot of Americana on Unhalfbricking, and sometimes they hit you over the head with it, especially in that Cajun romp. Regardless, they romp well wearing their Americana suits, and the end result still leaves me smiling. I wish I knew about this album long ago.

Can’t stand this twee sound.

More bricked than I thought I’d be (2.5/5)

Interesting to hear a traditional british folk sound electrified. Sandy Denny’s vocals are fantastic. A 3.

It's a bit too country for me... not a fan.

love the album cover and the title. sometimes reminded me of joni, joan baez and also belle & sebastian! so funny. kind of blah as a whole, but I get it - English folky 60s - it was fun!

Richard Thompson is as good a guitar player as has ever been. He can do it all from finger picking to big riffs. Rock, pop, folk, standards. Whatever. Great songwriter to boot. But I have never found my way into Fairport Convention. Ironically - it's his folk upbringing that I have always felt separated him from the British blues pack. But I am unmoved by his actual folk period with FC.

2/5

The problem I have with British folk music from the 60s and 70s is that I like the music and lyrics but not the reedy female vocals that are typical of so much of the songs I've heard. This is no exception. On the rockier tracks they're fine but as soon as it slows down it loses me

Ok 👍