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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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