Broken Barricades is the fifth album by the English rock band Procol Harum, released the same week they began their U.S. tour, in April 1971.Cash Box magazine, April 10, 1971, page 36. The UK release was on 11 June 1971. It was guitarist Robin Trower's last recording with the group until The Prodigal Stranger (1991).
"Song for a Dreamer" is a tribute to Jimi Hendrix from Trower, who was stunned by Hendrix's death in September 1970.
Cover The cut-out cover was designed by C.C.S. Associates (a leading creative design team in London producing promotional ideas and album cover artwork for A&M, Chrysalis, Charisma, Island and Trojan Records. The primary CCS designers were Harry Isles, John Bonis, and William Neal). Photography was by Peter Sanders.
Images from left to right are: Gary Brooker, Chris Copping, Robin Trower, and B. J. Wilson.
Track listing
Personnel Procol Harum Gary Brooker – piano, vocals (except "Song for a Dreamer" and "Poor Mohammed") Robin Trower – guitar, lead vocals on "Song for a Dreamer" and "Poor Mohammed" Chris Copping – bass, organ B. J. Wilson – drums Keith Reid – lyrics
Technical personnel Chris Thomas – producer John Punter – engineer C.C.S. Associates – artwork, design Pete Sanders – photography
Charts Chart (1971) Peakposition
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