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Track Listings
| 1. Matty Groves |
| 2. Rosie |
| 3. Fiddlestix |
| 4. John The Gun |
| 5. Something You Got |
| 6. Sloth |
| 7. Dirty Linen |
| 8. Down In The Flood |
| 9. Sir B.Mackenzie |
| 10. The Hexhamshire Lass (Live at Sydney Opera House 1974) |
| 11. Polly On The Shore (Live at Sydney Opera House 1974) |
| 12. Bring 'Em Down (Live at Sydney Opera House 1974) |
| 13. Far From Me (Live at Sydney Opera House 1974) |
| 14. That'll Be The Day (Live at Sydney Opera House 1974) |
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Usually, live albums by bands that feature none of the original lineup are unpleasant, soulless affairs. In Fairport Convention’s case, it’s simply another chapter in their entertaining and convoluted history. Dating from their most confused period, just after guitarist Simon Nicol (the last original member) left the band, this shows the band not resting on past glories, but eager to push forward with only a bare nod to their past. The presence of Dave Swarbrick and Sandy Denny’s return (alongside Thompson, the band’s most celebrated and recognized members) certainly makes up for any lack of vintage, and the material matches the band’s lineup, ably tackling songs from their most recent albums and the classics that they did play on. Thus Denny revisits "Matty Groves", and Swarb shows that "Rosie" was an evergreen as soon as it was released. Richard Thompson’s absence is unnoticed thanks to Trevor Lucas’ rich baritone and Jerry Donahue’s guitar (especially on his trademark "Sloth"), and the whole set is highly enjoyable. Shortly after this, Lucas, Donahue and Denny would quit (Denny for the second time), the band would alter their name slightly, then quietly retire before their celebrated revival and annual Cropredy reunions. A fascinating document. --Thom Allott
Usually, live albums by bands that feature none of the original lineup are unpleasant, soulless affairs. In Fairport Convention’s case, it’s simply another chapter in their entertaining and convoluted history. Dating from their most confused period, just after guitarist Simon Nicol (the last original member) left the band, this shows the band not resting on past glories, but eager to push forward with only a bare nod to their past. The presence of Dave Swarbrick and Sandy Denny’s return (alongside Thompson, the band’s most celebrated and recognized members) certainly makes up for any lack of vintage, and the material matches the band’s lineup, ably tackling songs from their most recent albums and the classics that they did play on. Thus Denny revisits "Matty Groves", and Swarb shows that "Rosie" was an evergreen as soon as it was released. Richard Thompson’s absence is unnoticed thanks to Trevor Lucas’ rich baritone and Jerry Donahue’s guitar (especially on his trademark "Sloth"), and the whole set is highly enjoyable. Shortly after this, Lucas, Donahue and Denny would quit (Denny for the second time), the band would alter their name slightly, then quietly retire before their celebrated revival and annual Cropredy reunions. A fascinating document. --Thom Allott
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