Relativity


Relativity album artwork

We’re delighted to announce the release of Relativity, the superb new album from John Lees’ Barclay James Harvest, available from 17th October, 2025.

Several years in the making, the record is a 78-minute collection of songs loosely based upon the concept of human and cosmic interaction and relationships. Produced by the band and mixed by acclaimed engineer Stephen W Tayler (known for his work with Kate Bush, Rush, Howard Jones, Rupert Hine, Tina Turner and many more), Relativity is a true group effort by John Lees, Craig Fletcher, Jez Smith and Kevin Whitehead and draws upon the fine musical heritage of Barclay James Harvest whilst also being a body of music made for these current times.

Relativity is available in three formats: a standard CD edition, a limited 3 disc boxed set, including a region free Blu-ray audio disc of Stephen W Tayler’s wonderful 5.1 Surround Sound mix of the album, plus an additional CD of highlights of a previously unreleased concert recorded at RosFest, Pennsylvania, USA in May 2009, featuring Woolly Wolstenholme, and a limited 2LP gatefold vinyl edition.

Tracklistings are as follows:


Standard CD:

  1. Relativity Part 1 (Through the Dust)
  2. The Blood of Abraham
  3. Heard it All Before
  4. Magpie
  5. Love
  6. Peace Like a River
  7. Hour Glass
  8. Snake Oil
  9. The End of Days
  10. Picture World
  11. Relativity Part 2 (The Stars That Shine)

Gatefold double vinyl LP:

Side One:

  1. Relativity Part 1 (Through the Dust)
  2. The Blood of Abraham
 

Side Two:

  1. Heard it All Before
  2. Magpie
  3. Love
 

Side Three:

  1. Peace Like a River
  2. Hour Glass
  3. Snake Oil
 

Side Four:

  1. The End of Days
  2. Picture World
  3. Relativity Part 2 (The Stars That Shine)


Limited edition 3 Disc boxed set:

CD One:
Relativity

  1. Relativity Part 1 (Through the Dust)
  2. The Blood of Abraham
  3. Heard it All Before
  4. Magpie
  5. Love
  6. Peace Like a River
  7. Hour Glass
  8. Snake Oil
  9. The End of Days
  10. Picture World
  11. Relativity Part 2 (The Stars That Shine)
 

CD Two:
Live at RosFest, USA 2009

  1. Valhalla
  2. For No One
  3. The Great 1974 Mining Disaster
  4. Poor Wages
  5. The Iron Maiden
  6. Child of the Universe
  7. Poor Man’s Moody Blues
  8. Harbour
  9. Suicide
  10. Medicine Man
  11. In Search of England
  12. Mocking Bird
  13. The Poet / After the Day
 

Disc Three – Blu-ray:
Relativity 5.1 Surround sound mixes

  1. Relativity Part 1 (Through the Dust)
  2. The Blood of Abraham
  3. Heard it All Before
  4. Magpie
  5. Love
  6. Peace Like a River
  7. Hour Glass
  8. Snake Oil
  9. The End of Days
  10. Picture World
  11. Relativity Part 2 (The Stars That Shine)

The single digipack CD, or limited edition 2CD/BluRay versions of Relativity can now be ordered through the BJH web site, while the double gatefold vinyl edition is available direct from Cherry Red Records.

The links to order all formats of the album are:


Single digipack CD or limited 3 disc box: https://www.bjharvest.co.uk/s-relativity.htm

2LP: https://www.cherryred.co.uk/john-lees-barclay-james-harvest-relativity-double-album-gatefold-sleeve-edition


The album is available throughout Europe via all on-line and physical retailers. We suggest ordering from outlets in your own country to avoid import duty and customs charges.



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