"Caught in the Light" is the sixteenth album by British rock band Barclay James Harvest, released in 1993. The title originates from a line in a track found in the album, "Shadows on the Sky." The band consisted of founding members Les Holroyd and John Lees, Mel Pritchard, and guest musicians.
The album was generally received as a welcome return to familiar grounds by longtime fans of the band. It comprises ten tracks, revealing various musical styles ranging from soft rock, haunting ballads, and progressive rock. Some of the prominent tracks on the album include "Who Do We Think We Are?" and "Shadows on the Sky."
Regarded appreciably for its harmonious vocals, meaningful lyrics, and melodic solos, this album is representative of Barclay James Harvest's mature period, having survived the changeable music landscape through the 1990s. The band's composition and musical prowess highlighted in "Caught in the Light" upholds the legacy of the band's style mixing progressive rock with mainstream elements.
