New Album – shipping May 2026
Gil Galad returns with their most ambitious work yet “The John Walker Imaginarium – Time Shift”. Nearly 80 minutes of cinematic prog rock inspired by a world of shifting realities.
You can now order the limited edition launch version and secure a truly unique keepsake, CD with a 20-page booklet. CD Price: £18 plus P&P. The purchase includes a code to download high quality WAV and MP3 versions of the album and its stunning artwork, free of charge when you buy the CD.
Available from week beginning 18th May (Download only price: £12)
We are now able to ship to the USA and most other countries outside of the EU. Pick the correct option at checkout and the final postage will be calculated at checkout
CD & Download Bundles
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The John Walker Imaginarium – Time Shift CD & Download Bundle, UK & Europe only
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The John Walker Imaginarium – Time Shift. CD & Download bundle. USA AND CANADA ONLY
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A Record of the Unworldly and the Strange (USA & Canada). CD with MP3 & WAV download
£14.00 -
A Record of the Unworldly and the Strange (UK & Europe). CD with WAV and MP3 download
£10.00
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Gil Galad, the 80’s prog rock band from Durham UK are back.
1979. Ford Cortina, Vauxhall Viva and an Austin Maxi. Flared jeans, long hair, velvet jackets…
Filled with the exuberance of youth, a bunch of students in the City of Durham were drawn together through their love of songs that were longer than the average lifespan of a small horse and carried more time-shifts than a series of Dr Who. Fortified by beer, Salutation burgers and Colpitts toasties, they forged a sound in a bid to take over the world…
But the world is a big place…and as they drifted off in different directions to explore the fruits of the planet, the sound lay dormant… until one day… 40 years later…
The wonders of modern science unearthed the invisible, ethereal chord that bound them in brotherhood forever. And by means of digital fascination the sound was awakened once more.
A spark of an idea ignited the flame of creativity. Older, and with less hair and sensible slacks, plans were drawn. The story of John Walker, inventor of the friction match, acted as a catalyst for exploring time shifts, parallel universes, steam punk avatars and the possibilities of endless worlds in the hope that we can make sense of our own.
Others have joined in our quest, our enthusiasm, our love and found themselves unable to leave as they too become one with the sound. This is neither the beginning… nor the end… merely a continuation…
Records of the Unworldly and the Strange
“An Ingenious Man”
The new Album takes as its starting theme, the historic truth of John Walker’s time in Stockton-on-Tees and his invention of the friction match. He is portrayed in our story as a complex and conflicted man, a man of ideas and insight beyond his time – an ingenious man!
And so, the idea developed… Many historical and literary figures emerged during Walker’s lifetime, characters seeming to possess a clarity of vision beyond the realms of many, moulding the future from steel, and iron and coal. Futures never before imagined brought to life by uncanny abilities…
Is this where the story starts?
Enjoy…
Gil Galad
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Early supporters have now heard The John Walker Imaginarium – Time Shift, before anyone else. The advance downloads have just gone out, including WAV, MP3 and the full illustrated booklet as a thank you to everyone who believed in this album from the very beginning. @followers @top fans Gil Galad
For the rest of our community… the world of the Imaginarium is about to open.
This album has been a huge creative journey for us: • 14 full tracks • 10 narrated also featuring the incredible Linzi Hunter • Nearly 80 minutes of cinematic prog rock, time shifts and parallel worlds • A 20 page booklet with your names included (for early supporters)
📀 The CD is now officially available to order on our website. Every order helps us get closer to covering production costs and keeps this project alive.
👉 Order here: gilgalad.uk
If you’ve already heard the album, leaving a review on the site genuinely helps more than you’d imagine it boosts visibility and encourages others to join the journey.
Thank you for being part of this world with us. NevWill Tobes Kev Stevens Chris Suddes #newmusic #progmusic
We are excited to share a clip of the fabulous Linzi Hunter with Gil Galad - Galadians singing with us on our new album The John Walker Imaginarium - Time Shift.
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So we are all set for the upload on Monday and CD production to follow... everything is on time.. the band have been pulling some long shifts.. Artwork is stunning, we think so anyway and the music well we are very happy with how its all sounding. We have the bonuses of Linzi Hunter sing on track 7. "A Walk in the Woods" (adding her unbelievable voice and creativity to the project) www.gilgalad.uk @followers @top fans Gil Galad NevWill Tobes Kev Stevens Paul Dobson ProgRock #newmusic Alpha Duplication
Deadline is Monday for the finished music files for CD production…. Just the artwork and details to add to the files and they are ready to go for the new Album… 💿 Gil Galad @top fans www.gilgalad.uk .. NevWill Tobes Kev Stevens Linzi Hunter Paul Dobson Alpha Duplication
Update on the new Album “The John Walker Imaginarium-Time Shift”. All the artwork is complete and now with the CD production folks … deadline for uploading the Album is this Monday! and we are getting there… All the pre-order envelopes are stamped and addressed! So what can possibly go wrong! Hope to post out pre-orders week beginning 11th May. www.gilgalad.uk Gil Galad @top fans Kev Stevens NevWill Tobes Alpha Duplication
It would be great to have your support in buying the new album… www.gilgalad.uk
We were thinking what we could do to promote sales of our new album “The John Walker Imaginarium - Time Shift” … what about free octopus knee caps! Order here .. the Album not the knee caps! www.gilgalad.uk @fans Gil Galad Kev Stevens NevWill Tobes #progrock #newmusic
I will mainly be mixing for the next few weeks! One recording session left to do … with a secret guest creative singer, we are all very excited… then I have my special headphones to get me through @top fans Gil Galad NevWill Tobes Kev Stevens #progrock
Artwork inspired by a fine history…. Our EP artwork. gilgalad.uk/product/varna1/ @top fans Gil Galad Kev Stevens NevWill Tobes
CD and T-shirt arrived today … thanks Dave Brons .. great album and rather nice T-shirt! I shall be wearing this weekend.
Was thinking about a promotional idea … buy our new album and helps us buy some shoes! 👞 😜 Alan Kennedy Music he takes pictures too!
@top fans NevWill Tobes Kev Stevens Paul Dobson Gil Galad #newmusic #progrock