(A Ballad of) A Peaceful Man
1971 studio album by Gravy Train
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(A Ballad of) A Peaceful Man is Gravy Train's second â and probably their most praised â album, released in late 1971. Unlike their heavier debut, this album sports some lovely string arrangements, provided by Nick Harrison.
ReleasedDecember 1971
RecordedOlympic Sound Studios, London, England, 1971
Length38:46
42:45 (bonus track)
42:45 (bonus track)
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| Released | December 1971 | |||
| Recorded | Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, 1971 | |||
| Genre | Progressive rock, hard rock | |||
| Length | 38:46 42:45 (bonus track) | |||
| Label | Vertigo (original release) Repertoire (1990 and 2006 German reissues) | |||
| Producer | Jonathan Peel (for Mike Vaughn Productions Ltd.) | |||
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A unique feature of the album is that it splits the heavy tracks from the lighter tracks: all the ballads are on side 1, while all the rockers are on side 2.
Track listing
All tracks are written by Gravy Train.
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Alone in Georgia" | 4:35 |
| 2. | "(A Ballad of) A Peaceful Man" | 7:06 |
| 3. | "Jule's Delight" | 6:58 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 4. | "Messenger" | 5:58 |
| 5. | "Can Anybody Hear Me" | 2:59 |
| 6. | "Old Tin Box" | 4:45 |
| 7. | "Won't Talk About It" | 3:00 |
| 8. | "Home Again" | 3:25 |
| Total length: | 38:46 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 9. | "Alone in Georgia" (Single Edit) | 3:59 |
| Total length: | 42:45 | |
Personnel
- Norman Barratt â guitar, vocals
- J.D. Hughes â keyboards, vocals, wind
- Lester Williams â bass, vocals
- Barry Davenport â drums
