The Five Seasons
Fairport Convention · 1990
53 min · 11 tracks · folk rock · traditional folk music
A rich tapestry of traditional folk melodies interwoven with contemporary storytelling and layered harmonies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo listening experience
- rich storytelling through melodies
- warm harmonies for cozy evenings
- engaging narratives for attentive listeners
- reflective moments in quiet settings
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer instant gratification sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'The Five Seasons' was released in 1990, Fairport Convention was in a period of revitalization after a decade of lineup changes and evolving musical styles. This album marked their first studio release since 1986's 'Red & Gold', featuring a blend of classic folk influences and original compositions that reflected both their heritage and contemporary sensibilities.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pentangle· Steeleye Span· The Albion Band
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Claudy Banks 5:55
- 2 All Your Beauty 2:56
- 3 Cup of Tea! / A Loaf of Bread / Miss Monahan's 3:17
- 4 Gold 5:07
- 5 Rhythm of the Time 5:52
- 6 The Card Song / Shuffle the Pack 4:29
- 7 Mock Morris 4:54
- 8 Sock in It 5:32
- 9 Ginnie 4:13
- 10 The Wounded Whale 6:43
- 11 Caught a Whisper (live) 4:44
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