Other Boot

AMG Review of Other Boot

William Ruhlmann
All Music Guide

Double-cassette recording of the 1986 Fairport Reunion show at Cropredy in England, featuring the current lineup, plus former members Richard Thompson, Jerry Donahue, and Ian Matthews. It covers the range of the band's styles over the years, with particular attention to the kind of American folk material favored by Matthews, such as the lead-off track, Richard Farina's "Reno, Nevada." Guest Richard Thompson turns in a powerful version of "Sloth." There is no record company because this is an unofficial release made by the band and privately distributed to fans.