Ghost of a Rose
Blackmore's Night · 2003
59 min · 15 tracks · folk rock
A whimsical blend of medieval melodies and contemporary folk, echoing with romanticism and rich storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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Way to Mandalay Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album, combining lush instrumentation with evocative lyrics that transport listeners to far-off lands.
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Ghost of a Rose — The title track encapsulates the album’s themes of nostalgia and love while featuring a haunting melody that showcases both Ritchie Blackmore’s guitar work and Candice Night’s vocal prowess.
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Loreley — This track draws on the lore of river nymphs, intertwining storytelling with enchanting instrumentation, highlighting the group's ability to fuse history with musical artistry.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- whimsical storytelling experiences
- wave-like pacing and flow
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Marked a peak in commercial success and solidified their unique sound.
- Themes
- medieval romance· far-off lands· river nymph lore
- Career context
- Released in 2003, Ghost of a Rose is Blackmore's Night's fifth studio album, following their successful 2001 album, Fires at Midnight. This album continued to solidify their unique fusion of rock and Renaissance music, showcasing Ritchie Blackmore’s virtuosity and Candice Night’s captivating vocals as they further developed their signature sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Loreena McKennitt· Clannad· Enya
Tracklist
- 1 Way to Mandalay Start here 6:23
- 2 3 Black Crows 3:37
- 3 Diamonds and Rust 4:50
- 4 Cartouche 3:42
- 5 Queen for a Day, Part 1 3:05
- 6 Queen for a Day, Part 2 1:30
- 7 Ivory Tower 4:20
- 8 Nur eine Minute 1:02
- 9 Ghost of a Rose 5:41
- 10 Mr. Peagram’s Morris and Sword 1:56
- 11 Loreley 3:30
- 12 Where Are We Going From Here 3:59
- 13 Rainbow Blues 4:25
- 14 All for One 5:30
- 15 Dandelion Wine 5:38
What to play next
Beyond the Sunset: The Romantic Collection
2004
Continues the enchanting themes with a focus on romance and folk elements.
Fires at Midnight
2001
Sets the stage with similar whimsical sounds and lyrical storytelling.
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
The Book of Secrets
Loreena McKennitt
Shares a similar blend of folk and medieval influences with lush storytelling and evocative melodies.
Wolf Love
Omnia
Combines folk rock with pagan themes, rich in nature imagery and medieval-inspired instrumentation.
Picaresque
The Decemberists
Features narrative-driven songs with romantic and whimsical elements, intertwining history and fantasy.
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