Barclay James Harvest: Every Studio Album Reviewed (1970–1997)

Join me on a journey through the entire Barclay James Harvest discography – from their ambitious, orchestral debut in 1970 to their graceful farewell in 1997.

In this video, I give every studio album a review, looking at the music, the highlights, and how each record fits into the band’s evolution.

Whether you love the lush Mellotron textures of their early years, the polished pop-rock of their ‘80s period, or the reflective mood of their final albums, there’s something here for you.

📖 What You’ll Get in This Video:
✅ A fair, balanced overview of all 16 studio albums
✅ Insights on fan favorites like Once Again, Gone to Earth, and Ring of Changes
✅ Quick, focused reviews that are perfect for newcomers AND longtime fans
✅ Chapter markers to jump straight to your favorite era
💬 Your Turn:
Which BJH album is your personal favorite? Drop it in the comments – I’d love to know which era speaks to you the most

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Albums featured in this video with purchasing links

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…And Other Short Stories (1971) - https://amzn.to/41X0Pzt
Baby James Harvest (1972) - https://amzn.to/48qfVRU
Everyone Is Everybody Else (1974) - https://amzn.to/3I479P3
Time Honoured Ghosts (1975) - https://amzn.to/4nuNmah
Octoberon (1976) - https://amzn.to/4n0lcEk
Gone to Earth (1977) - https://amzn.to/4gtJsw7
XII (1978) - https://amzn.to/46GW7bG
Eyes of the Universe (1979) - https://amzn.to/3K6fW3p
Turn of the Tide (1981) - https://amzn.to/3VkSVMM
Ring of Changes (1983) - https://amzn.to/4n7xlHP
Victims of Circumstance (1984)
Face to Face (1987) - https://amzn.to/46ijMPT
Welcome to the Show (1990) - https://amzn.to/46pLDMA
Caught in the Light (1993) - https://amzn.to/47McjJW
River of Dreams (1997) - https://amzn.to/3VQKatM

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