| Past & Present | ||
| 1-1 | The King Will Come | |
| 1-2 | Throw Down The Sword | |
| 1-3 | Blowin Free | |
| 1-4 | Valediction | |
| 1-5 | Errors Of My Ways | |
| 1-6 | Persephone | |
| 1-7 | Hard On You | |
| 1-8 | Come In From The Rain | |
| 1-9 | Lifeline | |
| 1-10 | Phoenix | |
| 1-11 | Fubb | |
| Live | ||
| 2-1 | Living Proof | |
| 2-2 | Insomnia | |
| 2-3 | Wings Of Desire | |
| 2-4 | Faith Hope And Love | |
| 2-5 | Ancient Remedy | |
| 2-6 | Real Guitar Have Wings | |
| 2-7 | Sometime World | |
| 2-8 | Almighty Blues | |
| 2-9 | Healing Ground | |
| 2-10 | Rock N Roll Widow | |
| 2-11 | Ballad Of The Beacon | |
| 2-12 | Lullaby | |
| 2-13 | Candlelight | |
| 2-14 | Sorrel | |
| 2-15 | Why Don't We | |
Experience the legacy of one of England’s most essential hard rock acts with Wishbone Ash: Past & Present.
Released in 2008 as a comprehensive 2CD set via the Recall label, this compilation features 26 tracks that showcase the evolution and musical prowess of these guitar-harmony pioneers. Renowned as a landmark force in the early-to-mid 1970s, Wishbone Ash defined a unique sound by blending hard rock, progressive rock, and folk.
This collection highlights the band’s signature twin-lead guitar style—a technique that influenced generations of musicians and solidified their status as "under-acknowledged" legends of the classic rock era. From the complex arrangements that mirror their masterpiece Argus to the high-energy performance style later echoed in their Live Dates series, Past & Present serves as both a perfect introduction for new listeners and a vital piece of the puzzle for longtime collectors.
Release Highlights:
- Format: 2CD Compilation Set
- Track Count: 26 Career-Spanning Tracks
- Label: Recall (2008)
- Genre: Hard Rock, Progressive Rock, Folk Rock
- Key Appeal: Features the pioneering twin-lead guitar harmonies that defined the UK rock scene.
Add this essential anthology to your collection and rediscover why Wishbone Ash remains a revered name in music history.
