Fairport Convention-"Unhalfbricking" (1969)

Born into London's underground scene in the late 1960s, Fairport Convention would redefine traditional English music by fusing with classical and rock music, setting a new standard for folk rock.
And since their first album Fairport Convention they have done a nice job supported by the guitars of Richard Thompson and Simon Nicol, where they even anticipate the debut of King Crimson with compositions like "Sun Shade" and "The Lobster" that could perfectly have been signed by Robert Fripp without excepting the use of Mellotron.
But after their second album and the subsequent "Unhalfbricking" (1969) the band undergoes line-up changes that result in a change of style towards a folk rock with traditional ornaments.

One of those responsible for this change was its new vocalist Sandy Denny, who had come in to replace Judy Dyble, and also partly responsible for the assorted changes not being to the liking of another of its members, Ian Matthews, who is leaving the band by the discontent of the change of style.
Practically all the members had an excellent academic training and that can be seen in the excellent and rich technique, both instrumental and in the lyrics of their songs.
"Unhalfbricking" contained great moments like "A Sailor's Life" a great traditional eleven minute song, the country "Cajun Woman", the great "Who Knows Where the Times Goes", or the versions of Bob Dylan "Percy's Song" and "Million Dollar Bash".
From here on, the band will continue to publish excellent albums such as the following "Liege & Lief" or "Full House" but with continuous line-up changes, which would detract from the creative vitality of the first works.