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« Reply #80 on: January 02, 2015, 09:05:04 PM » |
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Do you have to order it to hear the samples?
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« Reply #81 on: January 03, 2015, 08:26:12 AM » |
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« Reply #82 on: January 03, 2015, 10:30:59 AM » |
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That's right Mick. I'll probably buy my copy at the Tewkesbury gig.
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« Reply #83 on: January 05, 2015, 12:39:52 PM » |
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Don't like the cover? Ain't that what downloads are for?  For the first time I wish I was a downloader and not an old *** who enjoys his physical album and disc. I didn 't think it was for real when I saw the cover the first time, but as you all have pointed out so correctly: it's the music that counts.  |
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« Reply #84 on: January 05, 2015, 03:13:06 PM » |
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I've just listened to the samples without ordering, via http://www.fairportconvention.com/catalogue.php?cmsCategoryID=9&DisplayType=DisplayCatContentsThey're only short excerpts but overall impression is - intriguing. Seerms to be more electric guitar than in recent times / a few extra instruments including harmonica and what sounds like sax / song structure of many of them is interesting / not an excess of "twee" overall to my ears... / some including Fylde Mountain Thyme might take a few listens to get into. Hmm! |
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« Reply #85 on: January 05, 2015, 04:19:50 PM » |
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Don't like the cover? Ain't that what downloads are for? For the first time I wish I was a downloader and not an old *** who enjoys his physical album and disc. I didn 't think it was for real when I saw the cover the first time, but as you all have pointed out so correctly: it's the music that counts. Me too, actually. I still go for physical product, and have yet to download anything. The time will come, and i hope it's before I'm found, a skeleton, behind a moutain of records and CDs in my home. 'Gosh, poor guy, I wonder how long he's been there'. |
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« Reply #86 on: January 06, 2015, 12:25:20 PM » |
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I'm not entirely sure what the issue with the cover is  Fair enough, it's not worthy of a place in the National Gallery, but it's not the worst cover ever* I don't even think it's the worst Fairport album cover** (*I give Bruce Springsteen that honour, for every cover of every album he's ever released!) (**Step forward Sense Of Occasion! you stand there just in front of Rising For The Moon...) If you want bad album covers, have a sift through here. See? It's all relative really. Cheers Nick |
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« Reply #87 on: January 06, 2015, 01:56:47 PM » |
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A bit harsh on Mr Springsteen. Born To Run is iconic and several others pretty decent, though High Hopes, aka the Shakin' Stevens years, is dire, as are several others.
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« Reply #88 on: January 06, 2015, 01:59:45 PM » |
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Thankfully I don't recognise any of them as my relatives!
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« Reply #89 on: January 06, 2015, 03:27:33 PM » |
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I'm not entirely sure what the issue with the cover is Fair enough, it's not worthy of a place in the National Gallery, but it's not the worst cover ever* I don't even think it's the worst Fairport album cover** (*I give Bruce Springsteen that honour, for every cover of every album he's ever released!) (**Step forward Sense Of Occasion! you stand there just in front of Rising For The Moon...) If you want bad album covers, have a sift through here. See? It's all relative really. Cheers Nick The worst Fairport album covers are probably Rosie or Tippler's Tales. I'm fond of the majority of their album sleeves, though (even Rising For The Moon), some of them are iconic. As for the new album cover, I think it would've looked better with illustrations depicting the band as their heroes, instead of the poorly-executed photo-shop exercise they've gone with. At least the content sounds ok from the samples... |
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« Reply #90 on: January 06, 2015, 03:30:42 PM » |
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I'm not entirely sure what the issue with the cover is Fair enough, it's not worthy of a place in the National Gallery, but it's not the worst cover ever* I don't even think it's the worst Fairport album cover** (*I give Bruce Springsteen that honour, for every cover of every album he's ever released!) (**Step forward Sense Of Occasion! you stand there just in front of Rising For The Moon...) If you want bad album covers, have a sift through here. See? It's all relative really. Cheers Nick Just checked I haven't said this already but I have always had a thing with 'folk music' being seen as a bit of a joke by the mainstream..when of course, the music wasn't. Fairports on Top of the Pops, Steeleye wandering around in nylon, mock medieval costumes, Day trip to Bangor video, Ken Russells Fairport film when he had them stereotypically with tankards , morris dancing etc etc. The music may be great but that cover ain't going to bring a new audience in, imho |
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« Reply #91 on: January 06, 2015, 03:38:58 PM » |
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It's available to order on the Proper Music website for £10.99, free P&P within the UK. Better to buy from a genuine UK business than an internet giant!
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« Reply #92 on: January 06, 2015, 04:04:14 PM » |
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The worst Fairport album covers are probably Rosie or Tippler's Tales.
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« Reply #93 on: January 06, 2015, 04:25:09 PM » |
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The worst Fairport album covers are probably Rosie or Tippler's Tales.
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« Reply #94 on: January 06, 2015, 05:35:15 PM » |
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The cover to Rosie is no worse than the album inside. Oh, come on - it's better than that! (see also: Gottle O'Geer) Jules |
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« Reply #95 on: January 06, 2015, 06:00:20 PM » |
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The worst Fairport album covers are probably Rosie or Tippler's Tales.
I quite like both of those! Jules Ah but what about the well-acknowledged artistic highpoint which is the front cover of the original release of "Live at the LA Troubadour"?!? |
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« Reply #96 on: January 06, 2015, 06:32:31 PM » |
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The worst Fairport album covers are probably Rosie or Tippler's Tales.
I quite like both of those! Jules Ah but what about the well-acknowledged artistic highpoint which is the front cover of the original release of "Live at the LA Troubadour"?!? Now that is a low point ! Forgot about that one as I have the 2000's reissue (Picture attached in case anyone's forgotten ) [Photo over 400 days old. Removed by Admin.] |
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« Reply #97 on: January 06, 2015, 06:47:07 PM » |
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Yup, that one's shockingly bad!
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« Reply #98 on: January 06, 2015, 10:19:20 PM » |
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Listen to the music. Like it or dislike it. The cover art is irrelevant - I can't remember the last time I had a "real" CD in the car, I build compilations and listen to them. Even when I'm listening to a "real" CD, I don't usually peruse the cover, especially when I'm driving.
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« Reply #99 on: January 06, 2015, 10:42:16 PM » |
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Listen to the music. Like it or dislike it. The cover art is irrelevant - I can't remember the last time I had a "real" CD in the car, I build compilations and listen to them. Even when I'm listening to a "real" CD, I don't usually peruse the cover, especially when I'm driving.
I have just got the Rails CD and a CSN box set, both of which I've enjoyed reading the liner notes. Particularly CSN, which are extensive....... but as you say, not in the car. |
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