Fairport Convention have had their fair share of anthologies, but the double-disc set Meet on the Ledge: The Classic Years (1967-1975) is arguably the best yet, rivaling the classic Fairport Chronicles, which was released just as the classic lineup was splitting apart. Meet on the Ledge is more exhaustive than that collection, and it also boasts a number of rarities, including the previously unreleased "Bonny Bunch of Roses" and "Poor Will and the Jolly Hangman." Undoubtedly, those will be of interest to collectors, but the 32-track set is still primarily targeted at neophytes and casual fans. Happily, it fulfills its goal of offering a flawless introduction -- not only does it provide a concise history of the band, but it's also tremendously entertaining. Which means that even if it satiates some appetites, it will whet others. But the best thing is that the compilation works well enough to remain entertaining, even if you know the albums inside out.
Fairport Convention
Meet on the Ledge: The Classic Years 1967-1975
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AllMusic Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Track Listing - Disc 1
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| 2 | 10:49 | SpotifyAmazon | |||||
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| 7 | 3:04 | SpotifyAmazon | |||||
| 8 | 3:39 | SpotifyAmazon | |||||
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| 11 | 4:56 | SpotifyAmazon | |||||
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| 13 | 4:08 | SpotifyAmazon | |||||
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| 15 | 2:51 | SpotifyAmazon | |||||
| 16 | 7:50 | SpotifyAmazon |
