The King Will Come
Wishbone Ash · 1991
101 min · 16 tracks · hard rock
A fusion of intricate guitar harmonies and soaring melodies, underscored by live energy that captures the essence of hard rock.
Top tracks — play these first
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Throw Down the Sword — This track exemplifies Wishbone Ash's signature dual-guitar harmony style, resonating with both long-time fans and new listeners through its compelling narrative of struggle and redemption.
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Blowin’ Free — An iconic anthem, 'Blowin’ Free' showcases the band’s knack for crafting memorable melodies amidst rich instrumental interplay, making it a standout in their live repertoire.
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Come Rain, Come Shine Start here — Opening the album, this track sets a reflective tone with its lyrical depth and dynamic arrangement, embodying the band's evolution while maintaining their core sound.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- extended live performances with energy
- cathartic moments of collective joy
- reflective acoustic interludes for contemplation
- immersive storytelling through live tracks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer quick, standalone songs
- want high-energy dance tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Released in the later years, it showcases their continued creativity and engagement.
- Themes
- live rock revival· guitar-driven anthems· struggle and redemption
- Career context
- By 1991, Wishbone Ash was navigating a career revival after several lineup changes and exploring new musical directions. 'The King Will Come' marked their return to live recordings, showcasing their classic tracks alongside newer material as they sought to re-establish their presence in the hard rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Thin Lizzy· UFO· Blue Öyster Cult
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Come Rain, Come Shine
The verses shift from personal introspection to broader themes of resilience against life's unpredictabilities.
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Come Rain, Come Shine Start here 6:09
- 2 Lifeline (live) 7:02
- 3 Living Proof (live) 5:55
- 4 Insomnia (live) 6:52
- 5 You See Red (live) 6:18
- 6 Throw Down the Sword (live) 6:03
- 7 Time Was (live) 9:51
- 8 Real Guitars Have Wings (live) 3:14
Disc 2
- 1 Sometime World (live) 7:28
- 2 Blowin’ Free (live) 5:21
- 3 Hard on You 5:02
- 4 Is Justice Done 4:25
- 5 Sheriff of Sherwood 6:12
- 6 Strange Affair (acoustic live 2002) 4:57
- 7 The King Will Come (live 2002) 8:28
- 8 Hard Times (live 2002) 8:29
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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