Fairport Convention, Red & Gold, LP UK New Routes (December 1988) - RUE 002

Here, in 1988, this Red&Gold appears, a record that has raised mixed opinions. However, we like to underline the beauty of some songs such as "Dark eyes Molly" and "London River". The CDs also contain a bonus track ("Close to the wind" by Stuart Manson). The covers, inspired by a photograph by Dawn Robertson and the drawings by Glenn Richards, all look alike and appear interesting from a graphic point of view. The CD also contains an internal booklet with all the lyrics and some photographs of John Woodward's group.

Ecco, nel 1988, apparire questo Red&Gold, disco che ha suscitato pareri non unanimi. Ci piace tuttavia sottolineare la bellezza di alcuni brani quali "Dark eyes Molly" e "London River". I cd contengono anche una bonus track ("Close to the wind" di Stuart Manson). Le copertine, ispirate a una fotografia di Dawn Robertson e i disegni di Glenn Richards, si assomigliano tutte e appaiono interessanti dal punto di vista grafico. Il cd contiene inoltre un booklet interno con tutti i testi e alcune fotografie del gruppo di John Woodward.

Tracks Side A: Set Me Up (Dave Whetstone) 4'18" - The Noise Club (Martin Allcock) 3'07" - Red And Gold (Ralph McTell) 6'40" - The Beggar's Song (Trad. Arr. Martin Allcock) 3'30" - The Battle (Ric Sanders) 1'05"

Tracks Side B: Dark Eyed Molly (Archie Fisher : Arr. Dave Pegg) 4'30" - The Rose Hip (Ric Sanders) 4'20" - London River (Rod Shearman) 2'55" - Summer Before The War (Huw Williams) 4'30" - Open The Door Richard (Bob Dylan) 4'56"

Musicians: Simon Nicol: Vocals, Electric Guitar, 12-String Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Dobro - Ric Sanders: Violin Martin Allcock: Electric, Acoustic & Midi Guitars, Mandolin, Keyboards, Bass Guitar, Bouzouki, Accordion, Piano, Vocal - Dave Pegg: Bass Guitar, Vocal - Dave Mattacks: Drums, Keyboards

Recorded:September - November 1988 at Woodworm Studios, Barford St. Michael, Oxfordshire on 24-Track Analog - Produced by:Simon Nicol - Engineered by:Tim Matyear and Simon Nicol - Mixed to RDAT by:Simon Nicol and Mick Dolan - CD Mastered & Record Cut by:John Dent at The Exchange - Sleeve Concept & Art Direction by:Glenn Richards of 'The George', Barford St. Michael, Oxon - Inner Sleeve Calligraphy & Paint Job on Glenn's Guitar by:Dave Gleeson - Front Cover Photography by:Dawn Robertson - Back Cover & Location Photography by:John Woodward - Finished Artwork by:Spencer Richards