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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with varied pacing
- transportive melodies for reflection
- engaging storytelling through song
- ideal for cozy gatherings
- nostalgic vibes for evening listening
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career 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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Loreena McKennitt· Clannad· Enya
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Shadow of the Moon 10:56
- 2 Play Minstrel Play 4:34
- 3 Minstrel Hall 5:43
- 4 Past Time With Good Company 7:04
- 5 Fires at Midnight 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
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