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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.
Tracklist
Flame Of The West
East Of Eden
Steeltown
Where The Rose Is Sown
Come Back To Me
Tall Ships Go
Girl With Grey Eyes
Rain Dance
The Great Divide
Just A Shadow