Big Country came out of one of the less dominant parts of the United Kingdom with an anthemic sound and vaguely revolutionary-sounding lyrics to captivate the British listening public and at least interest Americans. Big Country continued their winning ways at home with this, its second album, which topped the charts and produced three Top 40 hits -- "East of Eden," "Where the Rose is Sown," and "Just a Shadow." But in the U.S., the album was perceived as proving that the band's sound, guita...   [ read more ]

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Few one-hit wonders escaped the '80s with their careers intact. Scottish rockers Big Country entered the U.S. charts in 1983 with the rollicking "In a Big Country" and, like many bands, over time, lost favor with American audiences. Europe and Canada embraced the group, and saw them recording well into the new century with a renewed vigor and a devoted fan base. That they have enough quality material to devote to two singles collections is debatable, but there's no denying the occasional magic betwee...   [ read more ]

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Big Country's first full-length studio album since 1995's Why the Long Face, which is a very tough act to follow. Well, they succeeded. This is one of their finest moments, full of trademark Big Country sounds (the guitar, the heavy beat, and Adamson's fantastic vocals). What sets this CD apart from their other releases is the strong use of melody tied together with heartbreaking stories and well-constructed arrangements. Listening to the harmony vocals melt with the guitars in {&"Fragile Thing...   [ read more ]

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