Broken Barricades is the fifth studio album by British rock band Procol Harum. The sound of the band on this album is a bit sparser, but definitely not without dimension and dynamics. Simple Sister, one of the finest Gary Brooker/Keith Reid compositions, is truly glorious. With Robin Trower's frightening lead guitar work juxtaposed nicely against a wonderful string arrangement. The tracks are first rate. Procol Harum was a great survivor among rock bands that have lost a key member. The proof is in these grooves