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UK prog rockers Big Big Train have announced that they will release their brand new studio album, The Likes Of Us, through InsideOut Music on March 1. It’s the band’s first release since singing with the prog-centric label earlier this year.
It’s the septet’s first album with Italian singer Alberto Bravin. The former PFM member joined the band in August last year, following the tragic death of former frontman David Longdon. You can watch the video for thre fiorst single from the new album, Oblivion, below.
“We are delighted to announce the release of The Likes Of Us,” the band say. “After the events of the last few years, this is a particularly important album for us, both as a band and individually. We’re very proud of the new songs, which we recorded principally in a studio in Italy. Working together in one room brought additional inspiration, real energy and a clear sense of purpose. We’re thrilled with the results.”
The new album was recorded at Urban Recording in Italy, a studio recommended by Bravin. Understandably it proved to be an emotional occasion for the band.
“There were some tears; I cried a few of my own,” recalls drummer Nick D’Virgilio. “There are many reasons to explain why we hadn’t worked that way in quite a while, but the process brought out the best in everybody.”
“These were stories from our lives and we have a deep, personal connection with them,” qadds Greg Spawton. “If there was blood on the tracks, we did everything possible to let that sink into the music.”
The Likes Of Us will be released on several different formats, including for the first time as Dolby Atmos mixed by The Pineapple Thief’s Bruce Soord, while the stereo mixes were undertaken by the band’s regular engineer Rob Aubrey together with Alberto Bravin. The Dolby Atmos mix will come as part of the Limited CD & Blu-ray Mediabook edition that also contains the album as 5.1 Surround Sound & 24-bit high-resolution stereo. The album will also be available as a Gatefold 180g 2LP (available in black, sky blue, olive green and orange formats), Standard CD Jewelcase and Digital Album.
The stunning artwork was created by the band’s longstanding collaborator Sarah Louise Ewing, with layouts by Steve Vantsis. You can view the artwork and tracklisitng below.
Big Big Train: The LIkes Of Us
1. Light Left In The Day
2. Oblivion
3. Beneath The Masts
4. Skates On
5. Miramare
6. Love Is The Light
7. Bookmarks
8. Last Eleven
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- Big Big Train - The Underfall Yard - 180gm - UK - 3-LP vinyl set - £59.99, $76.79, €72.59 (Back In Stock) (arrived 25-Sep-2024 11:42)on December 7, 2024 at 10:22 am
BIG BIG TRAIN The Underfall Yard (2021 UK limited edition 10-track remastered 3-LP set pressed on 180 gram Black Vinyl. Originally released in 2009, the album has been completely remixed and recorded with additional tracks - E1 and F2.Tracks E2 and F1.1 are re-recorded versions of the originals. Housed in a tri-fold picture sleeve. Although not sealed, this copy remains in Near Mint condition PLG091)
- Big Big Train - A Flare On The Lens | Live In London - 3-CD/1-Blu-Ray Special Edition - Sealed - UK - 3-CD set - £29.99, $38.39, €36.29 (New Item) (arrived 12-Sep-2024 12:41)on December 7, 2024 at 10:22 am
BIG BIG TRAIN A Flare On The Lens | Live In London (Special Edition 2024 UK/EU 3-CD/1-Blu-Ray package capturing their live performance at London's Cadogan Hall in September 2023 which featured 17 songs plus a 3-song acoustic medley. The audio is presented across 3 compact discs, and the Blu-Ray runs to around 3 hours with the full concert film available in DTS Master HD 5.1 Surround Sound and High Resolution Stereo mixes. The fold-out digipak sleeves are housed inside an outer slipcase with hype sticker & factory sealed. Highly recommended)
- Big Big Train - A Flare On The Lens | Live In London - 180 Gram - Sealed - UK - 2-LP vinyl set - £29.99, $38.39, €36.29 (New Item) (arrived 12-Sep-2024 12:26)on December 7, 2024 at 10:22 am
BIG BIG TRAIN A Flare On The Lens | Live In London (2024 UK/EU limited edition 10-track double album 2-LP pressed on 180-gram black vinyl, featuring a selection tracks from the band's September 2023 performance at London's Cadogan Hall. Gatefold picture sleeve with hype sticker, factory sealed. Recommended)
- Big Big Train - Grimspound - UK - CD album - £25.00, $32.00, €30.25 (New Item) (arrived 30-Jul-2024 15:17)on December 7, 2024 at 10:22 am
BIG BIG TRAIN Grimspound (2017 UK limited edition 8 track CD. Following the release of their previous album, Folklore, the band had planned to release an EP called Skylon that would contain a handfulof songs not completed in time to be included on that album. During the recording sessions to finish off the songs the band realised that they had enough material for a full album, deciding to release it as Grimspound. Grimspound is intendedto be a companion release to Folklore and features a guest appearance from former Fairport Convention singer Judy Dyble. Upon release it entered the UK music charts at position 45, the band's first time placing in the official charts. Housed in a gatefold picture sleeve with integral 12 page credits/lyrics booklet.
- Big Big Train - Common Ground - UK - CD album - £15.00, $19.20, €18.15 (New Item) (arrived 30-Jul-2024 14:50)on December 7, 2024 at 10:22 am
BIG BIG TRAIN Common Ground (2021 UK 9-track CD from the English progressive rock band, packaged in a gatefold digibook with integral 20-page booklet & die-cut pocket holder for the disc EERCD0028)
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