Title: Of historical interest only
Product review: Bassist/vocalist Ashley Hutchings was a founder of venerable British folk-rock outfits Fairport Convention and Steeleye Span, and remains actively involved in the genre. Despite that pedigree,I found "The Gov'nur, Pt. 1" disappointing. The set begins with a 60's skiffle session,moves on to several Fairport/Steeleye tunes, and covers the mid-70's onward with Albion Band and related projects.Many selections are of bootleg sound quality,(I should have read the fine print!) as they are previously unreleased outtakes, demos and live performances. While I appreciate eclectic styles, I still found the mix of country, skiffle, bluegrass,jigs,blues and reels a rather jarring listen. An interesting look at the "raw dough" that Hutchings brought to Fairport and company, but not the fully baked cake. You're better off with the original studio albums by the aforementioned bands.
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