{"product_id":"fairport-convention-angel-delight","title":"Fairport Convention – Angel Delight","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairport Convention – Angel Delight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eA beautifully crafted example of Fairport Convention's evolving folk rock sound, \u003cem\u003eAngel Delight\u003c\/em\u003e sees the legendary British band combining traditional English folk influences with spirited instrumentation, intricate arrangements, and original songwriting. Originally released in 1971, it was the group's sixth studio album and arrived during a particularly important period in the development of British folk rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eFollowing the departure of founding member and multi-instrumentalist Dave Swarbrick from the band's previous studio album, \u003cem\u003eAngel Delight\u003c\/em\u003e marked a new chapter for Fairport Convention. The album features the core lineup of Dave Pegg, Dave Mattacks, Dave Swarbrick, Simon Nicol and Dave Thompson, with Swarbrick's fiddle playing helping to give the record its distinctive blend of traditional folk music and energetic rock instrumentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe album opens with Lord Marlborough, followed by Sir William Gower and Bridge Over The River Ash, immediately establishing the record's combination of traditional storytelling, English folk melodies and Fairport's dynamic ensemble playing. 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The instrumental medley brings together The Cuckoo's Nest, Hardiman The Fiddler and Papa Stoor, providing a lively showcase for the band's musicianship and especially the prominent fiddle work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eSide B concludes with The Bonny Black Hare and Sickness \u0026amp; Diseases, reinforcing the album's mixture of traditional folk storytelling and Fairport Convention's distinctive British folk rock style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAngel Delight\u003c\/em\u003e reached the UK Top 10 upon release and remains an important album in Fairport Convention's extensive catalogue. 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