Ghost of a King
Ghost of a King is the second studio album by The Gray Havens. Artist Garden Entertainment released the album on April 8, 2016.
Ghost of a King | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | April 8, 2016 | |||
Recorded | The Beehive in Nashville, Tennessee | |||
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Length | 37:42 | |||
Label | Artist Garden | |||
Producer | ||||
The Gray Havens chronology | ||||
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Critical reception
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Source | Rating |
CCM Magazine | [1] |
The Christian Manifesto | [2] |
New Release Today | [3] |
Andy Argyrakis, awarding the album four and a half stars at CCM Magazine, writes, "The Gray Havens continue crafting engaging folk/pop compositions with contemplative lyrics, while making noticeable strides creatively and personally."[1] Giving the album four stars from New Release Today, Mary Nikkel states, "Ghost of a King is folk pop at its best, providing just musical accessibility to draw in a broad spectrum of listeners and lyrical depth that keeps us digging. This album promises cements The Gray Havens' status as one of the most promising indie darling acts of 2016."[3] Christopher Smith, reviewing the album at Jesus Freak Hideout, describes, "Where Fire & Stone was only more rewarding with more listens, Ghost of a King leaves a stronger initial impression but doesn't quite have the 'masterpiece' quality of Fire & Stone. But even landing just shy of that album is a tremendous accomplishment."[4] Rating the album five stars for The Christian Manifesto, writes, "This is just a perfect album."[2] Michael Weaver, indicating in a review by Jesus Freak Hideout, says, "The Radford's have certainly proven that they know what they are doing and always leave you wanting just a little more."[5]
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Ghost in the Valley" | 1:18 |
2. | "Shadows of the Dawn" | 3:59 |
3. | "Ghost of a King" | 4:42 |
4. | "Band of Gold" | 3:32 |
5. | "Take This Slowly" | 5:02 |
6. | "Diamonds and Gold" | 3:24 |
7. | "This My Soul" | 3:58 |
8. | "A Living Hope" | 2:18 |
9. | "At Last, the King" | 4:08 |
10. | "Go" | 5:28 |
Total length: | 37:42[4] |
References
- Argyrakis, Andy (April 28, 2016). "The Gray Havens – 'Ghost Of A King' album review". CCM Magazine. Retrieved April 28, 2016.
- Moore, Cal (April 18, 2016). "The Gray Havens : Ghost of a King". The Christian Manifesto. Retrieved April 20, 2016.
- Nikkel, Mary (April 6, 2016). "Storytelling Songs". New Release Today. Retrieved April 8, 2016.
- Smith, Christopher (April 6, 2016). "The Gray Havems, "Ghost of a King" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved April 8, 2016.
- Weaver, Michael (April 12, 2016). "The Gray Havems, "Ghost of a King" JFH Staff's Additional 2 Cents Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved April 20, 2016.