Festival Bell
Fairport Convention · 2011
62 min · 14 tracks · folk rock · traditional folk music
An inviting blend of traditional folk melodies and contemporary arrangements, echoing the band’s storied history.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- inviting melodies for social gatherings
- consistent journey with emotional peaks
- for afternoon relaxation
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2011, 'Festival Bell' marks Fairport Convention's first studio album in nearly a decade, following 'Over the Next Hill' from 2004. By this time, the band had solidified its legacy in British folk rock, showcasing both continuity and evolution in their sound with new material while honoring their roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pentangle· Steeleye Span· The Albion Band
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mercy Bay 6:46
- 2 Rui's Guitar 4:38
- 3 Danny Jack's Chase 3:55
- 4 Reunion Hill 4:52
- 5 Wouldn't Say No 4:20
- 6 Around the Wild Cape Horn 5:07
- 7 Celtic Moon 5:09
- 8 Ukulele Central 4:16
- 9 Albert & Ted 2:37
- 10 Darkside Wood 4:49
- 11 London Apprentice / Johnny Ginears 3:50
- 12 Rising for the Moon 4:30
- 13 Danny Jack's Reward 4:37
- 14 The Festival Bell 2:58
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