Time Honoured Ghosts
by Barclay James Harvest
Released: October 17, 1975
Progressive rock, Soft rock
Why This Album Matters
This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.
The Album
"Time Honoured Ghosts" is an album by Barclay James Harvest, an English rock band. "Time Honoured Ghosts" continued the band's expansion into more radio-friendly soft rock, marking a further move away from their symphonic progressive rock roots. The album's title is a play on "time honored traditions", illustrating Barclay James Harvest’s way of paying homage to their musical influences.
Inside the Recording
Released in October 1975, the album was produced by Elliot Mazer, a producer who had previously worked with artists such as Neil Young and Janis Joplin. The album was recorded in San Francisco, making it the first the band had recorded outside of England.
Interesting Facts
The album consists of ten tracks including "In…
The album consists of ten tracks including "In My Life," "Titles," "Jonathan," "Beyond the Grave," and "Song for You." The track “Titles,” is notably unique, as the lyrics are made up entirely from Beatles song titles.
This composition was a tribute from the band…
This composition was a tribute from the band to acknowledge their influences.
Essential Tracks
In My Life
The album consists of ten tracks including "In My Life," "Titles," "Jonathan," "Beyond the Grave," and "Song for You." The track “Titles,” is notably unique, as the lyrics are made up entirely from Beatles song titles.
Titles
The album consists of ten tracks including "In My Life," "Titles," "Jonathan," "Beyond the Grave," and "Song for You." The track “Titles,” is notably unique, as the lyrics are made up entirely from Beatles song titles.
Jonathan
The album consists of ten tracks including "In My Life," "Titles," "Jonathan," "Beyond the Grave," and "Song for You." The track “Titles,” is notably unique, as the lyrics are made up entirely from Beatles song titles.
Beyond The Grave
The album consists of ten tracks including "In My Life," "Titles," "Jonathan," "Beyond the Grave," and "Song for You." The track “Titles,” is notably unique, as the lyrics are made up entirely from Beatles song titles.
Song For You
The album consists of ten tracks including "In My Life," "Titles," "Jonathan," "Beyond the Grave," and "Song for You." The track “Titles,” is notably unique, as the lyrics are made up entirely from Beatles song titles.
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Reception
It remains a significant entry in Barclay James Harvest's discography, representing a period of artistic evolution and commercial success for the band. Despite a mixed critical reception upon its release, the album proved to be relatively successful, reaching number 32 on the UK Albums Chart.
The Complete Album Story
"Time Honoured Ghosts" is an album by Barclay James Harvest, an English rock band. Released in October 1975, the album was produced by Elliot Mazer, a producer who had previously worked with artists such as Neil Young and Janis Joplin. The album was recorded in San Francisco, making it the first the band had recorded outside of England.
"Time Honoured Ghosts" continued the band's expansion into more radio-friendly soft rock, marking a further move away from their symphonic progressive rock roots. The album's title is a play on "time honored traditions", illustrating Barclay James Harvest’s way of paying homage to their musical influences.
The album consists of ten tracks including "In My Life," "Titles," "Jonathan," "Beyond the Grave," and "Song for You." The track “Titles,” is notably unique, as the lyrics are made up entirely from Beatles song titles. This composition was a tribute from the band to acknowledge their influences.
Despite a mixed critical reception upon its release, the album proved to be relatively successful, reaching number 32 on the UK Albums Chart. It remains a significant entry in Barclay James Harvest's discography, representing a period of artistic evolution and commercial success for the band.
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