Released 51 years ago this June
Rising for the Moon
Fairport Convention · 1975
55 min · 15 tracks · folk rock · traditional folk music
A gentle blend of folk rock and traditional melodies envelops listeners in rich narratives and emotive vocals.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- gentle narratives for introspection
- dynamic flow with emotional peaks
- early morning reflective listening
- layered harmonies that invite connection
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer high-energy party tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on June 1, 1975, 'Rising for the Moon' was Fairport Convention's ninth studio album, following their acclaimed 'Babbacombe Lee'. At this point in their career, the band had seen significant lineup changes and was exploring new musical directions while still rooted in their folk traditions.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pentangle· Steeleye Span· The Albion Band
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rising for the Moon 4:09
- 2 Restless 4:02
- 3 White Dress 3:44
- 4 Let It Go 2:00
- 5 Stranger to Himself 2:52
- 6 What Is True? 3:36
- 7 Iron Lion 3:28
- 8 Dawn 3:42
- 9 After Halloween 3:38
- 10 Night-Time Girl 2:56
- 11 One More Chance 7:58
- 12 Tears 4:11
- 13 Rising for the Moon 3:09
- 14 Stranger to Himself 2:20
- 15 One More Chance 3:46
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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