FAIRPORT CONVENTION

A comprehensive collection spanning fourteen years of Fairport Convention recordings, celebrating one of the most influential groups in British folk music.

Covering the period from 1982 to 1996, Then And Now showcases the later career of Fairport Convention, a band whose pioneering blend of traditional folk music and contemporary songwriting helped define the British folk-rock movement. The collection captures the group's enduring creativity and musicianship during a productive era of their long history.

Featuring performances from various line-ups associated with the band's continuing evolution, the album highlights the distinctive combination of traditional influences, accomplished instrumental work and strong songwriting that has kept Fairport Convention at the forefront of British folk music for decades.

While many listeners first discover the group through their classic late-1960s recordings, this compilation demonstrates how successfully Fairport Convention continued to develop their sound and maintain their reputation as one of the most respected names in folk and folk-rock.

An excellent introduction to the band's later recordings and a valuable addition for collectors interested in exploring the wider Fairport Convention catalogue.

A strong overview of Fairport Convention's 1982-1996 recordings, highlighting the band's enduring contribution to British folk music.

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