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Broken Barricades

by Procol Harum

Broken Barricades is a 1971 blues album by Procol Harum. It runs 8 tracks across 35 minutes on Eagle Records.

Blues · Rock

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8
Tracks
35 min
Runtime
133 bpm
Tempo
E major
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  • AllMusic4/5
  • Christgaus Record GuideC−

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Broken Barricades album cover

Broken Barricades album cover

The Broken Barricades cover was designed by C.C.S. Associates and photographed by Pete Sanders.

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C.C.S. Associates
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Pete Sanders

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8 tracks · 35 min

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About

Broken Barricades is the fifth studio album by British rock band Procol Harum, released in 1971. It was Robin Trower's last album with Procol Harum before his solo career. The album features a tribute to Jimi Hendrix ("Song for a Dreamer") written by Robin Trower and Keith Reid. Gary Brooker – piano and vocals Chris Copping – hammond organ and bass guitar Robin Trower – guitar and lead vocals on tracks 6 and 8 BJ Wilson – drums Keith Reid – words

In brief

When was Broken Barricades released?
Broken Barricades was released in 1971 on Eagle Records.
How many tracks are on Broken Barricades?
Broken Barricades has 8 tracks, with a runtime of 35 minutes.
What genre is Broken Barricades?
Broken Barricades is catalogued under Blues, Rock.
What BPM is Broken Barricades?
Broken Barricades runs at a median tempo of 133 BPM across its tracks, most often in E major, measured from audio analysis.
What albums are similar to Broken Barricades?
Listeners of Broken Barricades also rate Abbey Road by The Beatles, Let It Bleed by The Rolling Stones, The Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd.
Who produced Broken Barricades?
Chris Thomas produced 1 of the 8 tracks on Broken Barricades.

Credits

Produced by
Played by
Robin TrowerBarrie James WilsonChris CoppingGary Brooker
Vocals by
Gary Brooker

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