Reviews (page 5 of 8)
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.
Good. A little dated.
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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.
Y sont dans leur tête pas mal c’te monde là. Un chaleureux 3.49 étoiles
Not my cuppa, but pleasant enough. Best when lively.
Had not heard this group, on the whole a nice surprise
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.
I hated the other Fairport Convention album, but this is much more enjoyable
I actually liked it, folk whatever it is, my jam
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.
It's fine
So, this is an album that exists. Ok.
Interesting Brit folk
3.5 sailor song is cool as
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
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
Fine for background music
basic music stuff
Really enjoyed the vocals on some of these songs. Very cool French language track. Will likely revisit
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.
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.
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.
Pretty chill.
Really liked the song "A Sailor's Life'. Liked the jammy- band feel on some of the tracks. A nice album.
Very nice!
NK
Fine. Not bad but just.. ok
ok
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
Heard Genesis Hall from this album before. What a great album, perfect stuff to listen to on the train 3/5
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.
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.
okay
Psychedelic folk? Well it’s actually quite okay
Hugljúft en ekkert meira en það.
Ósköp hugljúft en ekki eitthvað sem ég nenni að hlusta á aftur.
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.
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
Interesting mix of music. Not really my jam, but I can see the appeal for some people.
A little folksy, but album was decent enough I guess.
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
Decent album
Like it 3/5
3.4 2x second album i've enjoyed by this band but not as good as the other
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.
Hard to categorise this. A bit folky a bit rocky a bit bluesy. Nicely different
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.
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!
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
Highlight Song/s: Percy's Song This album has a sweet vibe to it. The album cover is great, I reckon it fits the time period quite well. The singer has a nice voice. It's just a bit lacking for my taste.
An album I’ve not listened to in years
Easy listening for an easy Sunday
it’s not really for me, but it’s ok for what it is.
Rating only for musicians
(61/100)
I was looking forward to this but oddly it landed a bit flat when I got round to listening. Maybe it just caught me on a bad day
haunting
I assumed I was going to hate this but didn’t.
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I wasn’t feeling good about it but suddenly on who knows where the time goes things shifted as I was grabbed by another wistful folk rock ballad
Meh
Strong opening track. Nice guitar. Then an accordion and fiddling happy clappy sing along in French - like something from an early 70’s educational kids tv show. Expect a song called Autopsy on a metal album - this one not metal. A Sailor’s life was initially the type of song I feared they would be about and then went on for over 7 minutes with slightly less annoying guitar noodling. Enjoyed more songs than I disliked. Really like Sandy Denny’s voice. Who knows where the time goes indeed. A strong 3.
Genesis Hall and Who Knows Where The Time Goes added. Some of the rest a little too folksy
I have been musing on British folk in recent times and been thinking that it is more centred on the village green, the church steeple as opposed to more,say the Prairie and open Land of US Folk. So I was delighted to see both these British institutions repped on the cover. Exhibit A, your hono(u)r. I really enjoyed the Sailor Song. Although not quite, say, Floyd's Grantchester Meadow, it showed that the 60s did, indeed happen to Fairport Convention as well. Autopsy was good too. I was colder on the rest of it, too many Dylan covers didn't help.
на любителя.
I did quite enjoy a few of the songs, like Genesis Hall and Autopsy, but others were a bit boring and dragged on a bit
There are some misses on here in my opinion, however, there are some amazing Englishy, folky songs. 7/10
I was inclined to dislike yet another folk 60s album. But this was nice to listen to, didn't feel like everything else. 3*
Personal enjoyment: 3/5 Relevance to this list: 4/5
Pretty good kind of proggy. I liked sailors song.
some music happened and it sounded ok
Not my type of music but my parents would probably like it.
3.5
I think the slower tracks work a little better than the more upbeat stuff. "Genesis Hall" and "Who Knows Where the Time Goes" are the highlights for me. 3.5 stars.
Some neat instrumentation and harmonies. Just not for me.
All new to me, but not bad! Veers a little too folky and traditional for me at points, but I went back to “Million Dollar Bash” a few times today
Mid
A pleasant surprise. Sandy Denny’s voice is the standout—elegant, emotive, and elevating even the more traditional tracks. The Dylan covers are fine but not essential. Overall, a solid listen that hints at the band’s future greatness, even if it didn’t fully convert me.
An interesing listen. Peter Paul and Mary of the UK. Female voice sounded like so many others, Emmylou Harris, Joan Byez, Judy Collins, etc. If I want to generate nostalgia for my parents and me, a child of the late 1960's, this album would suffice.
Never heard of them. I actually think if I had this one in regular rotation I’d like it more. English folk. Reminds me a bit of Astral Weeks but obviously nowhere as good.
3/5
Did an Autopsy on this album and time just got away from me. Who Knows Where the Time Goes?
i liked this :) not sure i'd rush to listen to it again but it was nice and i loved the vocals. also the album cover is so funny.
The first half of the album sounded like music you'd hear at a medieval reenactment. Hated it The second half was completely different and I loved it! So super hard to rate for me personally so I'll go down the middle 3 ⭐️
Folksy, reminds me of Joan Baez but with identity of its own. A whole album is a lot
I wish this whole album sounded like the song Where Did All The Time Go because that is such a magnifying surrounded by just decent songs written by Dylan and performed decently as well.
i couldnt get into this
This one is new to me. The marriage of folk and rock/pop in 1969, a successful British band of the time has gone largely forgotten. It’s a product of its time but lacking glamour and sparkle to keep it in the public memory nearly 60 years later.
Unhalfbricking is warm, pleasant, and more compositionally dense than I thought. Side A of this album feels really smart and intricate, almost (to my ear) ending up somewhere proggy at times. And this complexity is used very effectively, Fairport Convention has really precise control over the emotional palette that these songs invoke: From the rootsy (and Bob Dylan written) Si Tu Dois Partir, to more atmospheric pieces like Genesis Hall and A Sailor's Life. I will say that after A Sailor's Life, the songs get a little more straight forward, not bad, just a little less interesting than the first side's material. Overall, this surprised me, it has a pretty unique feel for a UK folk rock album, and I think the writing is generally very strong. It also just gives off good vibes, it's very warm sounding music, even at its coldest.
Not bad, but this didn’t really stand out for me.
Sounds very ahead of it's time
Favourites: Genesis Hall, Autopsy, A Sailor's Life, Who Knows Where The Time Goes?, Percy's Song, Million Dollar Bash
Truly never heard of these guys. At first glance of the name of the band, I thought it was going to be a disco band of some sort, definitely not a folk rock band. I respect it, not for me though.
It's alright. She's got a pretty voice, and I dug their blend of British folk and old-timey American folk, but I did not get much out of it beyond being calmed a bit while listening
3.3 good folk w hints of electric over it overall slower feel and electric to add spice
ok
I imagine this is what is played in the pubs in more rural areas. It has that old timey cozy feel to it. Decent enough album if your in for a smaller feel like that.
Listened in the truck via YouTube music. Can’t say I’ve ever listened to an album by these guys. Some seems standard 60’s folk and others are a bit more rocking. One track is over 11 minutes. Overall, not too bad. Vocals are a little bit of the time though.
had too high of expectations for this one from hearing of it as a Richard Thompson highlight some cool stuff. overall only just fine. American folk music was a better basis for rock n roll because it had the dweebiness punched out of it already before the electric guitar arrived.
It’s a real uphill battle for me to enjoy any kinda old time English folk music. When I saw this one, I thought “Never have I been so sure of a one star, I should just skip it”. But I am an honest and self-hating man, and I have never skipped one yet. You know what? Kind of good. Very good production. Some neat creative choices. Not excruciating to listen to. How about that.
Not really sure why this is on a greatest albums list? I liked listening to it, but it didn't shatter me. Nice, friendly. Still sounds a bit Americal to me in places, but maybe it was chosen because it was a switch to re-acceptance of English folk?
Folk/Folk Rock. Lead singer Has kind of a Janis Joplin mixed with Joan Baez sound. The band as a whole has kind of a Byrds or CSNY feel. Enjoyable album. There’s a couple Dylan covers here. Notable songs include Who Knows Where The Time Goes, Dear Landlord, The Ballad of Easy Rider.
A folk band met a jam band, they had a little baby and named it Fairport Convention.
Pretty good folk rock. Probably would buy.
Not averse to a bit of folk, and this lot are one of the better bands. It's a decent album, performed well. Its ok.worth a 3
Liked more than I expected to though sometimes felt like I was at a renaissance fair Fav song: Percy's Song (really good for me)
Not bad. Not super crazy about the female vocalist, but I enjoyed the album overall and the musicianship was solid throughout.
ni bien ni mal, normalillo🫡 me he guardado una canción
Didn’t have lots of thoughts about this, it was fine enough folk rock.
Another cross-pond folk album that I like more than I might've expected. It has some rock qualities as well, which I think made it more suitable for my tastes. It's a well-rounded effort and an enjoyable listen. I liked the style of the music and the vocals. Each track was distinct enough from the one before it to keep my interest throughout. There were a bunch of covers on it, most of Dylan songs (that apparently were unreleased before). They were good enough, and I thought the originals were pretty good too. I even liked the 11-minute rendition of A Sailor's Life well enough. There are a few reasons I don't rank this higher. As noted, a lot of it is covers/unoriginal, which is always a knock for me. Also, it didn't seem like it really came close to greatness. It was pretty good, but for me bordered closer to fine/OK most of the time. While I enjoyed it, I didn't see it as much more than that. As a whole, it was a pleasant listen and a solid album. Overall: 2.9/5
Not bad
This was quite a pleasant listen, having never heard of this group as well as not having listened to much music from this time. The vocals are definitely quite good, however I did prefer them employed in the more sombre, slower songs which diden't make a majority appearance on this album in exchange for more upbeat tunes along the lines of "Million Dollar Bash", and etc. As such, I will give this album a 3/5.
I wasn't sure what to expect, turned out very pleasant, quite lovely.
I liked the beginning of this album more than I thought I would, but it wore out by the end. 2.5
This wasn't as bad as I was afraid of another Fairport Convention album being, I don't necessarily know that I liked it. A true 2.5. Flipped a coin to round it.
Pretty good
Unhalfbricking took me a minute to get into. This is a pretty chill album. It was a lot slower than I was expecting, but that's not a negative comment. Once it finds its footing, it's a great listen. Sandy Denny has a really captivating voice (and I learned that she is the female vocalist on Zeppelin's "The Battle of Evermore" which is maybe common knowledge, but that's awesome) and it's a shame that the world lost her far too soon. Standouts for me were "Autopsy" and "A Sailor's Life" - this one really blew me away. This album has some really good highs, and some more mediocre moments. It's a nice listen. I think its a 7/10 for me, so just barely misses out on 4 stars.
Britisk folk musik - med elektrisk lyd
Fue de menos a más. No me disgustó. Requiere más escuchas para ver si conecto
This was fine. Pleasant. Evoked no big emotions from me. The songs kind of blended into each other. Folky
Nice blend of English and American folk - though not sure where the Cajun influences came from that was also interesting.
This was a fine listen, it kind of just flew by really fast and I didn’t really get to pay attention to it. Fairport Convention is one of those bands I should really like, but I never really bother to listen to them. Will probably need a relisten for a fairer rating.
I didn't think I was going to like this, but it's actually pretty good.
I listened to this the other day while working. I can't remember a single moment of it. Can't have been that exciting.
I get why people would like this. The singer is good and it's well recorded. There were moments I enjoyed but this is just not for me.
Fav: Cajun Woman Least Fav: Million Dollar Bash Nice bit of English folk music, but it never explains what the album title means…
Pretty well was the same feeling I got from Leaf and Liege. Was fine, not getting the context that might change the importance.
Lush - Like if the Seekers were good, that guitar tone... wow! Autopsy made the playlist.
Nice folk
Trying to get into them. they come up on a lot of lists. So far just can't. 3*
uksomattoman tärkeätä että nyt lopetat kaikki mitä teet ja mitä suunnitteilla olet tekevänäsi ja kuuntelet tämän.. tämän mestariteoksen.. nyt kaikki mölinä sit lopppuu eikö vaan ja istutaan ja kuunnellaan.. silmät auki ollaan ja katsellaan ei mitään.. kuunnellaan vaan.. tämä on elämä JA SILMÄT PYSSYY AUKI!! ruumiin osat ei sitten vapise tai muutenkaan lähde liikkumaan eikö vain.. vai mitä? kelttiläiset huuuaaa huuhaa huaaahaa huuuuhuuuhuuhaaa.... katajan ympärillä tanssien laulaen esihistoriallinen kansa.... huuuaaa huuhaa huaaahaa huuuuhuuuhuuhaaa... autopsy
I was thinking oh no, I'm a run of hippy shenanigans but this was different, good.
decent record, good sounding folk rock
Better than expected…
Not bad
Decent british folk.
Why is there an 11 minute song in the middle 😭. Good tho
A Sailor's Life was good and the rest was standard, middle of the road, late 60's folk music.
2 pripadam si jako na sjezdu mladych kducsl
I’m a huge Dylan fan so that helps. Not one I plan to revisit often.
I guess I'm an old now. (Like the folks on the cover). I like this. I liked the other Fairport Convention album that popped up for me on this list. I think it was my third or 4th total album. I'll say the same about this album as I did that one...These are songs I'd enjoy in an English pub with a slightly dusty smell and a tepid warm beer. 3 out of 5 stars for me, dog.
Not a fan of the style but understand why people would enjoy.
On par with Liege and Lief. Really enjoyed Autopsy. Who Knows Where the Time Goes was a little too sickly.
I do like that album cover, quintessentially British. Much like their last album we had, this grew on me as it went on and was quite enjoying it by the end. "Who knows where the time goes" is by far the best track and is pretty great. Unlikely I'll be back but glad I've heard it. Another solid 3.5
Album art:4
I did not have the right perception of this group from context, had never heard them but had seen the name. I liked a lot of the tracks, some of that weird dark British folk influence, some stuff that could be on Mac Demarco radio. The Bob Dylan songs are not his strongest. Highlights - Genesis Hall, Autopsy, Sailor's Life jam.
I found the vocals quite grating at first, but there was some undeniably great stuff on here.
Yeah was pretty boring for my liking
Bob Dylan goes to the Renaissance Fair with a lovely female lead vocalist.
I cannot believe they drowned the best character... Oh well... Nice, soothing 60s soft stuff. Nothing amazing but a nice listen while cleaning house.
There’s a delicate tug-of-war going on here, and nobody really loses. It sways between old-world folk ballads and breezy Dylan-soaked ramblings. The arrangements are sharp but never flashy. Feels like a love letter to a genre they were still inventing. I admired it more than I loved it. Solid record. Spins: 2 Playlist Additions: - Genesis Hall - Autopsy - Who Knows Where The Time Goes?
Never heard of this. It’s weird and vibes from the start. I don’t hate it. Not sure I would listen again though. The vocals get a little droning and repetitive for me. I really like “who knows where time goes?” This is a great tune. “Percy’s song is also really good. This was a good album.
Well, this is a little "twee" for me, but I guess it's the music that twee came from. A Sailor's Life is a decent jam, though, but I'm not sure they should have gone with Cajun Woman. That didn't really work for me.
I read reviews before listening. People exclaimed positively about this, so I was expecting something amazing. Maybe I set my expectations too high. It was fine. There’s definitely a reason I’ve never heard of it until now even though it’s older than me. The artwork and title don’t make want to listen either.
I have to admit, I was not looking forward to another folk album. This one was shockingly good and I intend to listen to more by this group.
British 70s folk. Some unreleased Dylan songs. Quite lovely in an understated way.
A few catchy songs and I've been into the 60s vibe lately but it didn't blow me away.
first few listens i enjoyed it.
Essentially a Dylan cover record. Give me the OG himself I say.
Dad- 7 Mom- 8 Mike- 6 Lori- 7 Michael- 7.5 Miles- 7 Cole- 6 Avg- 6,93
A good album, I liked Autopsy, Cajun Woman and Million Dollar Bash.
Не раздражало, а вообще такую музыку лучше слушать знающему английский. 5,5 из 10.
Unhalfbricking is a unique album. I've never heard folk music sung in French, and I surprised myself how much I liked that aspect. Speaking of, the female vocalist of Fairport Convention has the most delightful, soothing voice. I liked "Who Knows Where the Time Goes?" most. This album could arguably be considered progressive. With its release in 1969 in the heyday of progressive music, Fairport created instrumental sections that were easy and elaborate. Lastly, I was incredibly reminded of the Canadian-American Joni Mitchell. She made similar powerful folk music, and her vocals have quite the impact, even today in 2025.
My interest was definitely piqued when this album popped up. During the last Fairport Convention album on this project, I found myself quite surprised by how much I liked it. Additionally, this album title and cover art intrigued me. This album was pretty good, but for me, not as good as "Liege & Lief". This album feels a bit more tame and "normal", and I guess that just didn't resonate with me quite as well when it comes to Fairport Convention. Still though, this group is like a proto-Fleetwood Mac, and as someone who adores Fleetwood Mac, I still found enjoyment in this! The Fleetwood Mac similarities were INCREDIBLY evident to me on "A Sailor's Life". Anyway, I'm pleased with another good album from Fairport Convention, a band I had never even heard of before this project.
Some mild and inoffensive folk adjacent music. I didn’t hate it, but would likely not revisit it. Musically competent. Likely a 2.5 in all honesty.
This was interesting but I'm not sure I enjoyed it.
Nice folk record. (32 known/65 new)
3.5
Rating: 6/10 Sounds like sailing the high seas.
J’ai vu ce disque comme un devoir de mémoire. Ce qui paraît oubliable demande à être entendu au moins une fois
# Album Name: Unhalfbricking # Artist: Fairport Convention # Rating: 3/5 # Comments: Not bad. Some nice vocals and melodies. No song really popped though. Few decent tracks. # Top Tunes: Where the time goes / Autopsy # Would I listen to it again? Only some of it
Havde aldrig hørt Fairport Convention før den her bog, synes det er fed men den anden plade vi havde var bedre. Hidtil mest britiske albumcover
I liked this album much more than their next album Liege & Thief. A Sailor's Life was the stand out track with its jammy ending. 3+
Not remarkable, and not terrible. I think I prefer my folk more folksy.
This is a cloudy day album if I’ve ever heard one
love the calming vibes of this album
This album was ok, not much to say about this and unfortunately leaving this review in a rush. 4.9/10
Enjoying so far, good lyrics and instrumentals. I really liked the bass line in Autopsy. A Sailor’s life had some great parts, thought it was a different song but realized it’s actually just a long track. Some parts of the songs are a little repetitive at times, I wasn’t a big fan of Percy’s song upon first listen. The band does kind of remind me of a Fleetwood Mac esque band that never quite had that hit to let them take off. Overall, I really enjoyed the album (at points) and would likely seek them out to listen to further. Nice discovery having apparently listened to them only four times in 2018 before this album.
A delightful surprise. Haven't heard of this band before but I had a good time.
me and who genesis hall- 5 si tu dois partir- 6 autopsy- 5 a sailors life- 5 cajun woman- 6 who knows where the time goes- 5 or 6 percys song- 5 million dollar bash- 5 or 6 dear landlord- 5 ballad of easy rider- 5 this was a lovely little album. ill return to at another day
Really not bad - a pleasant enough listen that took me several days to absorb. 3.2/5 -> 3/5
Much prefer Over the Rhine.....
Highs were really high, lows were quite forgettable. 3.5 if I could, just didn't grasp me enough to get to 4. A Sailor's Life & Who Know's Where the Time Goes both so so good
folkie
I was very surprised - no way this dos not sound as a contemporary album. First time ever hearing of them... turned out well. (Hope you had a successful career...}
Weird because it simultaneously sounds like so many records of the 60s and yet also sounds different. I can’t quite put my finger on why. Regardless I was glad to be introduced to it. 3.5/5
A Sailor's Life was really good, I enjoyed that song and Cajun Woman was alright. I just love her voice too, I had listened to another Fairport Convention album in this challenge a few weeks back and really liked that one. 3 stars overall
There's some fantastic music on this album, but there's also a good deal that doesn't do much for me. I do wish it leaned more heavily on British traditional folk music as its source. I don't like this album nearly as much as Liege and Lief. 3 stars.
Kind of liked this. Not a big fan of that british folkiness (being English), crop circles et al, but this maintains just enough of the 60s US folk rock influences to let me listen. And more importantly got to comment on that cover, it's so gloriously naff. 3 Star.
I didn’t enjoy the first Fairpoint Convention album I got but this one was much better. Good songs, good vibes. Never gonna be my favorite band or anything but it was a solid listen.
Yeah, sure, folk. It’s nice enough actually but I’m pretty sure the generator has already recommended I listen to a 1969 album by these folks…
Not bad at all. Just a regular good album from the end of the 60's. 3 stars.
This album is pleasant to listen to, but it's the older style of folk that I don't particularly care for. Her voice is nice, and I think they made some interesting decisions with their mix of older English folk songs and unreleased Bob Dylan songs. It's just ultimately not for me, and it was hard to get myself to listen to enough of it to rate it 3/5
3.5
This was alright but not a ton drawing me back
Folksy, monotone, ok.
I just can’t really get into A Sailor’s Life, which hangs over the whole album. Just don’t quite get this, although Percy's Song is compelling
Sailors life was kinda sick with it. Everything else alright Will I listen to again: 25%
Neat folky album, fits in with the time it was made
This is a folk rock album that reminds me of the music my granny used to play on her radio when I was a child. I put it on as I was writing and whilst I didn’t pay as total attention as I could have done, I was aware of the vibe and the sound, which I enjoyed. It’s very easy going, very smooth and the perfect album to switch off to. It would be in my category for Sunday morning music. I can hear the Bob Dylan inspiration in the music, that yearning guitar and soft vocals creating a demure, smooth sound that’s easily digestible. It’s an understated album that doesn’t try to do too much. It didn’t wow me and I think, if I was doing nothing else but listening, I would have gotten bored with some songs but I won’t hold that against it. Not all the songs are hits but the ones that are hold up. I just wish there was a bit less Dylan involved because the fucker seems to be everywhere at the moment (as of 2025, thanks Timothee Chalamet), he is inescapable. There are some jazzy moments in here that I enjoyed, some slow and thought-provoking melodies that created a good atmosphere for my writing. I would give it another listen, which warrants it a three stars.
Honestly, this is a really nice blend of folk and rock. The rock never feels too heavy, and the music clearly has very solid, deep roots in folk music. The more I listen to this, the more it grows on me. It never really ends up as a great album for me, but it is very good. It's weird to say about a folk album, but I think if it was recorded/mixed/produced a little more cleanly, I would probably like it more. The album on Spotify sounds like it's being played from an old record that hasn't been played in at least half a decade. Favorite Song(s): Who Knows Where the Time Goes?, Percy's Song
When i go back to albums I haven't had a chance to hear I pick two types. Albums that seems like a great music or something that I can write funny comment about. This was the second type and joke is on me. By seeing folk as a genre with this old couple on the cover I was already preparing commetns about beating myself with a brick instead of listening to this. But today I decided to see a brick half full.
Some great Dylan covers on here, among other songs. A beautiful voice, reminiscent of Joni Mitchell.
Gentle folk rock/pop
Melhor música: Who Knows Where the Time Goes
I think I finally figured out why I can't get into this band. Their music reminds me of my mother.
Bits were fun & catchy - but overall I felt this one was lacking something
This album started off a bit slow for me, but as I got into it, I really enjoyed it. Some fantastic guitar playing and catchy melodies as you get to some of the later tracks.
A few songs I enjoyed, and she has a great voice.
Not bad. Watched the sunset to this album from my front window on March 7, 2026
Some nice folk music.
This was surprisingly nice to listen to, despite never hearing of this band before. A 3.5+ from me.
Typisches Folk-Album. Tolle Lyrics. Nicht weiter verwunderlich, dass sie unveröffentlichtes Material von Bob Dylan sangen. Obwohl, "Si tu dois partir" isch nüd s beschte Lied uf de Platte.. A sailors life isch sehr athmosphärisch. Die Sängerin Sandy hat mit Robert Plant ein Duett für Led Zeppelin gesungen.
It’s a chill album and I’d never heard this before. Will I listen again? Not sure, probably not but I’m not regretting the time I spent with Fairport Convention
Solid folk album, but folk just isn’t normally my thing. “A Sailor’s Life” and “Million Dollar Bash” are the highlights for me. Overall, a respectable effort for fans of the genre.
Quite overly folksy but Sailor’s Life the pinnacle
Liked the vibe and sound, but the songs were to long
Blind album, know the artist from another album on the project. Unsure if i liked this album more because it was shorter...?
Never heard this album before. I guess the English version of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band with a rotating cast of musicians. The music sounds like it should have been released 5 years earlier. Good music. I would listen again if in the mood for bob Dylan with a better voice. I don’t think I’d put this on my 1001 list honestly.
Folky vibe, was unsure on the first couple but got pretty into it. “A Sailors life” slapped.
THEY MATCHED EACH OTHER'S FREAK 😭😭
Folk rock, overraskende godt, lidt fleetwood Mac stemning
Not really my thing, but sounded okay? The singer sounded a lot like someone else I heard not too long ago
On par with the Beatles
True folk, mellow but also hard going in places.
Ok
I read that this is a more Dylany record than the trad folk generally associated with Fairport. Very enjoy the first couple of tracks. I got gradually a little bit less interested as it went on, but I feel for sure these songs will reward repeat listening. The Richard Thompson album absolutely did. Percy's Song in particular just fills out near the end and really invades the ears. Whereas I drifted off a bit during Sailor's Song. Think I'm going down the middle. High 3. Enjoyed, but feel like I enjoyed the other record in the book more, and definitely the Richard+ Linda Thompson one more. I was about to adjust my rating because a song came on right at the end which I thought was fantastic. However I looked and the album had ended and it was Come All Ye off Liege and Leaf. So that seals it.
Honestly not bad a few really solid tracks. Some pretty bad stuff though too. Really a mixed series of tracks but some of the higher energy stuff sounds decent.
Nice folk music
Classic oldid
Pleasant enough.
I suppose I'll have to check out Liege and Lief again, as I remember really enjoying that album. This one was certainly solid, but I failed to connect on any deep level. It floated by and I was glad to have been there, but I've got little to show for the experience.
i've tried with this album before, and today's listen was certainly more enjoyable, but i've never warmed to this one the way I do with Lief & Liege. so good tunes, though, especially Who Knows Where the Time Goes?
Really good!
Nice? Nice and pleasant? It feels like an album to be very English to. When you put on a persona and this is the background material you use to get into the mood. It's definately of an era, and it's not bad, but as a choice to listen to? I'm unsure. I think I like it, but I'm not making an effort to like it. I think this is an album to enjoy with company. Come over, I'll make lunch, let's listen to this album together in the afternoon and decide together if it's nice, or not. White bread with cheese, radish and cucumber sandwiches. You bring the tea. 3 stars for the delightful scenario prospects.
Fairport convention is a hard one for me to listen to, meet on the ledge was my grandads funeral song, so it can be tough. Also they come off as a bit more dated than the other bands of their time, A sailors life being an exception, though that drags for way too long. That French song is especially abysmal. But nothing else is bad as such so I’ll give it a 3/5.
I admit it now. I like some folk. That Percy song also got me through some brutal traffic.
Nice to listen. Non-invasive kind of album. It passes a message and you move on. 3.5/5.
I think I've heard of Fairport Convention before, but I can't remember the context in which I've heard about them. Folk music can be a bit of a mixed bag for me, and I'm not entirely sure I know what characteristics differentiate British and American folk music, but I'm interested to see what this album has in store. Overall, this album was fine. There were a handful of songs that I enjoyed more than the others, but the ones that I didn't particularly enjoy were still fine. I don't think this album did anything particularly novel or noteworthy, but I thought that "A Sailor's Life" was the best song on the album. I really enjoyed the long format of the song, and the melancholy lyrics were great. The instrumental portion at the end of the song was really good too, and I think it was the band's best showcase of their talent. The lyrics to "Cajun Woman" were some of my favorite on the album as well. Given the results of the recent election here in the U.S., I thought the lyrics were incredibly relevant. "Percy's Song" was pretty good too, and I'm not sure where I land on its meaning, but I did like the vocals on it quite a bit. The other songs on the album were fine, but pretty forgettable on the whole. This album was interesting, but it's not the sort of thing I'd listen to again.
I was ready to hate on this album, but actually really enjoyed it.
I didn’t give it the proper listen
Pretty fun, and a little creepy at times. There's definitely a time and a place for it.
Calming folk tunes. Bit of French lyrics mixed in a song or two.
I enjoyed the album as background music - would be great for a coffee shop vibe. I didn't find it very memorable or interesting, though.
Twas alright
The magic of The Basement Tapes is that it’s just singers and players playing around. There’s no artifice and no attempt at commerciality. It’s the tradition of everyone who plays an instrument in any human settlement, whether they are any good or not, gathering together on a front porch or around a fire and playing - playing in every sense of the word. And that is why The Basement Tapes of one of the best albums of all time, because it captures that feeling. This album covers a song from The Basement Tapes, but doesn’t capture that feeling on that cover. But it does on “Si Tu Dois Patir”. That sounds like people just playing for the love of making music together and connecting amongst themselves and their audience. It’s goofy and silly and loose and fun and everything The Basement Tapes does right. ”Si Tu Dois Patir” is the clear stand out on this album. The rest is okay folky stuff, but nothing to write home about. Everything else on the album, Richard Thompson would go on to do better on his three albums as Richard and Linda Thompson. But “Si Tu Dois Patir” is worth the price of admission.
It was fine. Warbly hippy goodness. Felt like what my mom liked to listen to when I was growing up.
Hated the first track, almost put it off, then powered through and loved track 3. Stayed on board for the rest which was a wacky ride (no idea when Spotify radio kicked in). Will listen to Autopsy (typical) again for sure.
Quite good. Special, but not unique.
Quite dreamy and ethereal, but very 60s
Hmmm deze weet ik even niet. Ken het ook totaal niet. Er zat 1 nummer tussen dat wel leuk was en ik vind de stem van die vrouw wel leuk. Ze werden blijkbaar de Britse Jefferson Airplane genoemd, kan ik wel in komen. Toch wat te mellow voor mij, dus drie sterren. Nog vrij hoog ivm de stem.
Nice folky vibe. 3 stars
Singer reminds me of Joni Mitchell's Court and Spark that we got almost a year ago. Absolutely nothing wrong with this album.
Some nice folk with a little zesty guitar work thrown in at times. I remember their other album Liege and Lief being way better than this one.
3 stars
folk basicão nada demais nada de menos tbm
挺温暖的
Could have sworn I’ve had this before. Anyway, that’s neither here nor there. Sandy Dennis was an inspiration on Joni Mitchell, no?