Fairport Convention, Who Knows Where the Time Goes?, UK Folkprint (March 1998) - FP 005 PLP

Fairport never cease to amaze: the line-up changes again, with Chris Leslie replacing Martin Alcock, but the quality of the product does not change. This new album contains enchanting songs starting from "Dangerous" (by Kristina Olsen) up to the energetic "Spanish main" and the traditional "The Golden Glove". The conclusion of the album is made up of two live performances. The "noir" graphics of the packaging are a bit of a nightmare, but the booklet accompanied by photographs by Phil Starling is complete and tidy. The "picture" version published by Folkprint in only a thousand copies (this is the 420/1000) uses the drawings of Andy Price and the clock designed by Mike Toole.

I Fairport non cessano di stupire: cambia ancora la formazione, con Chris Leslie a sostituire Martin Alcock, ma non cambia la qualità del prodotto. Questo nuovo album contiene brani incantevoli a cominciare da "Dangerous" (di Kristina Olsen) fino alla energica "Spanish main" e il traditional "The Golden Glove". La conclusione del disco è costituita da due live. La grafica "noir" della confezione è un po' da incubo, ma il booklet corredato dalle fotografie di Phil Starling è completo e ordinato. La versione "picture" pubblicata dalla Folkprint in sole mille copie (questa è la 420/1000) si avvale dei disegni di Andy Price e dell'orologio disegnato da Mike Toole.

Tracks: John Gaudie [John Gaudie (Chris Leslie) / Jack Brook Da Prison Door (Trad. Arr. Chris Leslie) / Donald Blue (Trad. Arr. Chris Leslie) / The Bonnie Isle O'Whalsay (Trad. Arr. Chris Leslie)] 5'05" - Sailing Boat (Anna Ryder) 5'25" - Here's To Tom Paine (Steve Tilston) 5'14" The Bowman's Retreat (Ric Sanders) 3'02" - Spanish Main (Martin Allcock / Chris Leslie) 4'28" - The Golden Glove (Lyrics: Traditional Music Sally Barker) 6'04" - Slipology (Ric Sanders) 3'00" - The Wishfulness Waltz (Alan Franks) / Moonlight On The Water (Benny Thomasson) 5'42" - Life's A Long Song (Ian Anderson) 2'35" - Dangerous (Kristina Olsen) 4'38" - Heard It Through The Grapevine (Norman Whitfield / Barrett Strong) 3'50" - Who Knows Where The Time Goes? (Sandy Denny) 6'31"

Musicians: Simon Nicol: Vocals, Electric & Acoustic Guitars - Dave Pegg: Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals - Ric Sanders: Violin - Chris Leslie: Vocals, Violin, Mandolin, Electric Guitar, Bazouki-Stratocaster - Dave Mattacks: Drums, Cymbals, Percussion, Electric Piano, Psaltery, Organ, Clavinet, Harpsichord, Glock, Crotales, Tambourine, Harmonium with Richard Thompson: Lead Vocals, Electric Guitar (Track 11) - Roy Wood: Electric Guitar, Brass Arrangement (Track 11) - Sharron Naylor: Backing Vocals (Track 11) - Michelle Naylor: Backing Vocals (Track 11) - Sue Hughes: Trombone (Track 11) - Helen Miller: Trombone (Track 11) - Penny Hughes: Baritone Sax (Track 11) - Henzie Miller: Trumpet (Track 11) - Karren Blackmore: Trumpet (Track 11)

Tracks 1-10 Recorded: Woodworm Studios, Barford St. Michael, Oxon. Tracks 1-10 Produced by: Fairport Convention and Mark Tucker Track 11 Recorded: live on 12 August 1995 at The Cropredy Festival by Rob Braviner straight to DAT Track 12 Recorded: live on 24 February 1997 at The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury by Rob Braviner on Fairport's Winter Tour Mastered by: John Dent at Loud Taunton, Somerset - Clock Design by: Mick Toole - Packaging Design by: Andy Price - Photographs by: Phil Starling - Cover Photograph Location: Barford St. Michael Post Office