Unhalfbricking marked a pivotal moment for Fairport Convention, embracing a more eclectic and individual sound in the face of tragedy. It stands as a key transitional album in the band's discography.
- The album was recorded at Sound Techniques Ltd. in London during April and May 1969. It was the only Fairport Convention album to feature Sandy Denny on lead vocals. Unhalfbricking reached number 20 on the UK Albums Chart.
- It was the first Fairport Convention album released on Island Records. The album featured guest musicians including The Young Tradition's Peter Bellamy and Richard Thompson. Dave Swarbrick's fiddle playing became more prominent on this album.
- Unhalfbricking was the first Fairport Convention album to feature original material written by band members. The album was recorded shortly before the auto accident that led to the dismissal of guitarist Richard Thompson and bassist Ashley Hutchings.
Fairport Convention were an English folk-rock band, often credited with pioneering the genre. By 1969, they had established themselves as a major force in the British folk scene.
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