Scottish band Big Country have announce the release of their brand new studio album titled ‘The Journey‘ as well as a 14-date tour of the UK this April.
'The Journey' is Big Country's ninth studio album and their first since the sad and untimely death of lead singer and songwriter, Stuart Adamson in December 2001. It will be relased in April 9 via Cherry Red Records.
Recorded on the Welsh border town of Wrexham in an old cold war nuclear bunker, with 8-feet thick walls and no phone or internet signal, group members found themselves isolated and disconnected from the outside world, allowing for an interesting and productive time in the studio.
The 12-track album is released some two years after Big Country embarked on a new era, when guitarist and founder member Bruce Watson officially invited Mike Peters (The Alarm) to join them as lead vocalist for two concerts to celebrate 30 years since the group’s formation.
“It’s an album about hope and redemption,” says Bruce Watson. And from the opening chords of anthemic opener In A Broken Promise Land – a nod, stylistically at least, to Big Country’s early days when the songs he and Stuart Adamson conjured up felt like the equivalent of a Molotov cocktail being lobbed into the midst of ‘80s pop – it’s impossible to ignore the spirit of optimism that burns brightly throughout all 12 tracks of The Journey.
“There are themes of redemption and of coming to terms with a life lived all through this record, and the process has brought us together as a family united and ready to stand proud for what and who we are…..Big Country.” explains Mike Peters.
Mark Brzezick adds: “I am looking forward to the next Big Country chapter…. it feels right and fitting that Big Country continue the journey… and as Stuart always said, “When taking a journey, it’s not about the getting there, it’s enjoying the view on the way”.
Tracklist:
01. In a Broken Promised Land
02. The Journey
03. After the Flood
04. Hurt
05. Home of the Brave
06. Angels & Promises
07. Strong (All Through This Land)
08. Last Ship Sales
09. Another Country
10. Return
11. Winter Fire
12. Hail & Farewell
Pre -order copy of 'The Journey'
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