More goodness flowing from the Fairport Convention with ex-....er 'porter' Richard Thompson and his wife Linda (parents to folk/country/rock musician Teddy Thompson) producing this brilliant album.
The couple had met when Linda provided backing vocals for Richard's poorly received (though apparently critically reappraised) solo album "the Human Fly".
This album reunites Richard with some of his ex-Fairport bandmates to lay down a stunning collection of folk (both american and british styles), some almost Pogues-esque swaggering celtic sounds, alternative country and sombre ballads. It’s a really chill album that lets you sink into a somewhat pleasantly melancholic mood, but doesn't let you wallow too much.
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