JEWEL IN THE CROWN

This recording leans way more to the folk side of Fairport Convention than the progressive side (not that Fairport Convention was ever very progressive, but they did show some elements from time to time). What we get here is just over an hour of nice British folk rock, ranging from the good to the very good.

Lyrically, the album is fun and interesting, and the music is mostly upbeat. And I must agree that the last two songs are a bit of a letdown after the rest of the album. Did they run out of ideas, and just add some filler because it would fit?