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Ghost of a King

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Ghost of a King
Studio album by
ReleasedApril 8, 2016 (2016-04-08)
RecordedThe Beehive in Nashville, Tennessee
Genre
Length37:42
LabelArtist 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.

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
CCM Magazine[1]
The Christian Manifesto[2]
New Release Today[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

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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]

References

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