Ghost of a King

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Ghost of a King
Ghost of a King by The Gray Havens.jpg
Studio album by
ReleasedApril 8, 2016 (2016-04-08)
RecordedThe Beehive in Nashville, Tennessee
Genre
Length37:42
Label Artist Garden
Producer
The Gray Havens chronology
Fire and Stone
(2015)
Ghost of a King
(2016)

Ghost of a King is the second studio album by The Gray Havens. Artist Garden Entertainment released the album on April 8, 2016.

Contents

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
CCM Magazine Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svg [1]
The Christian ManifestoStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svg [2]
New Release TodayStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [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 enough musical accessibility to draw in a broad spectrum of listeners and lyrical depth that keeps us digging. This album 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 Radfords have certainly proven that they know what they are doing and always leave you wanting just a little more." [5]

Track listing

ing [4]
No.TitleLength
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]

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References

  1. 1 2 Argyrakis, Andy (April 28, 2016). "The Gray Havens – 'Ghost Of A King' album review". CCM Magazine . Retrieved April 28, 2016.
  2. 1 2 Moore, Cal (April 18, 2016). "The Gray Havens : Ghost of a King". The Christian Manifesto. Retrieved April 20, 2016.
  3. 1 2 Nikkel, Mary (April 6, 2016). "Storytelling Songs". New Release Today. Retrieved April 8, 2016.
  4. 1 2 3 Smith, Christopher (April 6, 2016). "The Gray Havems, "Ghost of a King" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved April 8, 2016.
  5. 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.