"Unhalfbricking" is the third studio album by Fairport Convention, released in 1969, and is considered a pivotal work in the evolution of English folk rock. Building on the groundwork laid by their previous album, "What We Did on Our Holidays," and foreshadowing the seminal "Liege & Lief" later that year, "Unhalfbricking" marked a shift towards traditional English folk songs.
The album includes notable contributions from Bob Dylan, featuring songs he had yet to officially release. Sandy Denny's songwriting shines prominently with "Who Knows Where the Time Goes?", a track that has become a timeless classic covered by many artists. Another standout is the traditional "A Sailor's Life," which is seen as instrumental in defining English folk rock.
Amidst these musical explorations, Fairport Convention underwent lineup changes that influenced their direction, making "Unhalfbricking" a significant turning point. The album achieved the band's first chart success in the UK, reaching number 12, while the single "Si Tu Dois Partir" peaked at number 21, solidifying their growing reputation in the folk rock scene of the late 1960s.
