Past Times with Good Company
Blackmore's Night · 2002
109 min · 17 tracks · folk rock · medieval folk rock
A mesmerizing blend of medieval melodies and modern folk rock that transports listeners to a bygone era.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with varied pacing transportive melodies for reflection engaging storytelling through song
- Context
- Released in 2002, 'Past Times with Good Company' is Blackmore's Night's fourth studio album. At this point, the band had solidified their unique sound, blending rock elements with Renaissance music, following their breakthrough success with 'Shadow of the Moon' in 1997. This album further showcased Ritchie Blackmore's commitment to this eclectic style after years of rock stardom with Deep Purple and Rainbow.
- If you like
- folk rock, medieval folk rock
Past Times with Good Company is an album by Blackmore's Night, released in 2002. A mesmerizing blend of medieval melodies and modern folk rock that transports listeners to a bygone era. 'Past Times with Good Company' received positive critical reception, reflecting its unique fusion of genres and influencing the neo-medieval movement in music. The album peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Top Internet Albums chart and helped establish a dedicated fan base for Blackmore's Night, paving the way for their subsequent tours and projects. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Past Times with Good Company sound like?
A mesmerizing blend of medieval melodies and modern folk rock that transports listeners to a bygone era. Rooted in folk rock and medieval folk rock.
What makes Past Times with Good Company by Blackmore's Night notable?
'Past Times with Good Company' received positive critical reception, reflecting its unique fusion of genres and influencing the neo-medieval movement in music. The album peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Top Internet Albums chart and helped establish a dedicated fan base for Blackmore's Night, paving the way for their subsequent tours and projects. Released in 2002, 'Past Times with Good Company' is Blackmore's Night's fourth studio album. At this point, the band had solidified their unique sound, blending rock elements with Renaissance music, following their breakthrough success with 'Shadow of the Moon' in 1997. This album further showcased Ritchie Blackmore's commitment to this eclectic style after years of rock stardom with Deep Purple and Rainbow.
Who is Past Times with Good Company for?
Past Times with Good Company works well if you're into dynamic journey with varied pacing, transportive melodies for reflection and engaging storytelling through song.
How many songs are on Past Times with Good Company?
Past Times with Good Company has 17 tracks, running approximately 109 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Shadow of the Moon Standout 10:56
- 2 Play Minstrel Play Standout 4:34
- 3 Minstrel Hall 5:43
- 4 Past Time With Good Company 7:04
- 5 Fires at Midnight Standout 12:28
- 6 Under a Violet Moon 5:01
- 7 Soldier of Fortune 4:21
Disc 2
- 1 16th Century Greensleeves 4:44
- 2 Beyond the Sunset 5:28
- 3 Morning Star 6:09
- 4 Home Again 6:32
- 5 Renaissance Faire 5:07
- 6 I Still Remember 7:03
- 7 Durch den Wald zum Bach Haus 3:11
- 8 Writing on the Wall 6:00
- 9 Fires at Midnight (live acoustic version) 9:49
- 10 Home Again (Greek studio version) 5:17
Release Date
January 1, 2002
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
109 min 34 sec
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