Album: Ballad of a Peaceful Man by Gravy Train (1971)
Genre: Progressive Rock | Style: Rock/Pop
Format: Album

Description: Released in late 1971, "(A Ballad of) A Peaceful Man" was Gravy Train's second, and probably their most praised, album. Unlike their heavier debut, this album sports some lovely string arrangements, provided by Nick Harrison.

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.

Artist Background: Typifying the excesses that have frequently been denounced in their genre, UK progressive rock band Gravy Train recorded a series of albums for Vertigo Records and Dawn Records in the early 70s bedecked in grandiose, conceptual artwork. The group's core members were Norman Barratt (vocals/guitar; b. 5 February 1949, d. 30 July 2011), Barry Davenport (drums), J.D. Hughes (woodwind/keyboards/vocals) and Les Williams (bass/vocals). Their first, self-titled 1970 album was dominated by Hughes' flu... Part of the Lancashire, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Progressive Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Lancashire, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Progressive Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Progressive Rock, Rock/Pop, 1970s, Album


Released in late 1971, "(A Ballad of) A Peaceful Man" was Gravy Train's second, and probably their most praised, album. Unlike their heavier debut, this album sports some lovely string arrangements, provided by Nick Harrison.

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.

Ballad of a Peaceful Man

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