Conversation so far:
how did the stability fairport convention band story begin?
In this period the band were playing to larger and larger audiences, both on tour and at Cropredy, and it was very productive in terms of recording.
what was the highlight of the stability decade?
the band shifted to an acoustic format for touring and released the unplugged Old, New, Borrow Blue as 'Fairport Acoustic Convention' in 1996.
did they have any flops during this period?
This showcased the virtuosity of Sanders and Allcock, but perhaps inevitably was not popular with all fans.
how many albums were released during this period?
Red & Gold (1989) The Five Seasons (1990) and Jewel in the Crown (1995).
which was the best of these three?
the last of which was judged 'their bestselling and undoubtedly finest album in years..
what was so good about this album?
they turned to some of the most talented available in the contemporary folk scene.

Question: how did this album change the fortune of the band?
Self-contained rewrite: how did the album Jewel in the Crown  change the fortune of the band Fairport Convention?