Barclay James Harvest - Turn Of The Tide - Vinyl LP Record (VG+)

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Barclay James Harvest – Turn Of The Tide

A polished early-1980s Barclay James Harvest release that blends symphonic rock textures with radio-friendly AOR sensibilities. Turn Of The Tide captures the band in a refined, melodic phase—lush keyboards, layered harmonies, and atmospheric production sit alongside tighter, more direct songwriting. The album balances expansive progressive elements with concise rock structures, making it one of their more accessible later-era recordings.

Standout tracks include the driving “Waiting On The Border Line,” the melodic “Life Is For Living,” and the longer, dramatic closer “In Memory Of The Martyrs,” which retains the band’s classic progressive depth. The production is clean and spacious, typical of early ’80s Polydor pressings, with strong dynamic range and detailed keyboard textures.

Genre: Progressive Rock / AOR / Symphonic Rock

Track Listing

Side One:

1. Waiting On The Border Line

2. How Do You Feel Now

3. Back To The Wall

4. Highway For Fools

5. Echoes And Shadows

Side Two:

1. Death Of A City

2. I’m Like A Train

3. Doctor Doctor

4. Life Is For Living

5. In Memory Of The Martyrs