Big Country Steeltown Vinyl LP 2023

Tracklist:

1. Flame Of The West
2. East Of Eden
3. Steeltown
4. Where The Rose Is
5. Sown
6. Come Back To Me
7. Tall Ships Go
8. Girl With Grey Eyes
9. Rain Dance
10. The
11. Great Divide
12. Just A Shadow

Using effects, Adamson and Watson's chiming guitars evoked traditional Scottish instruments. This was unique and proved highly infuential. Within a year of their frst release, many existing bands began to emulate the group's sound. Nobody achieved it quite like Big Country.Written as a critique of the collapse of industry in the 80s, Steeltown took its inspiration from East Midlands town of Corby, to which many Scots migrated during the Great Depression. Recorded at ABBA's POLAR Studios in Stockholm, and produced by Steve Lillywhite, the album became the group's only UK No.1, when it entered the chart at the very top, preceded by the Top 20 single, East Of Eden. With its knotty instrumentation and references to politics, the album has long been a favourite of James Dean Bradfeld – it is clear to hear the impact of Big Country on his group, the Manic Street Preachers.This re- issue faithfully replicates the original 1984 Mercury Records UK release with gatefold sleeve and is pressed onto high quality 180g vinyl.