The Five Seasons cover

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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