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Festival Bell

Fairport Convention

Festival Bell

Studio album number 26 from the influential folk rock band formed in 1967

ADM rating[?]

6.9

Label
Matty Grooves
UK Release date
11/04/2011
US Release date
19/04/2011
  1. 8.0 |   musicOMH

    Festival Bell's grooves is living proof that the venerable Cult of Fairport - that which transcends mere band members and musical trends - is still very much alive and kicking
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  2. 8.0 |   BBC

    Confirms Fairport’s reputation as an ongoing repository for quality songwriting
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  3. 8.0 |   The Guardian

    Fairport Convention are still in great form, even without their former superstars, Richard Thompson, Dave Swarbrick and the late Sandy Denny
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  4. 6.0 |   Daily Telegraph

    A tad overlong, at more than an hour, but overall is a testimony to Fairport's enduring talent
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  5. 6.0 |   Uncut

    As well tended and predictable as a Cotswold village. Print edition only


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