Big Country - Steeltown

Big Country - SteeltownLimited 180gm vinyl LP pressing in gatefold jacket. Formed by ex Skids guitarist Stuart Adamson in 1981 with old friend Bruce Watson and, from 1982, rhythm section Tony Butler and Mark Brzezicki, Big Country proved a fascinating proposition, adding punk, new wave and even new romantic elements to heavy, meaning laden pop rock with a passionate Celtic slant and fierce integrity. Using effects, Adamson and Watson's chiming guitars evoked traditional

and was the best-selling album that year

Guitarist Nick Zinner had brought along an old keyboard he bought on eBay to work with during the writing session

capturing the essence of modern pop while pushing its boundaries

it’s totally unhinged—and that’s the point

Afrocentric philosophy

time-warping masterpiece that marked Kevin Parker’s triumphant return in 2020 after a five-year hiatus

right down to the title and photo on the cover

Deluxe eight vinyl LP box set comprised of re-mastered editions of the first seven albums recorded and released by Bruce Springsteen for Columbia Records between 1973 and 1984

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After a handful of early releases

scary stretch of time

Ben Howard’s Every Kingdom is a captivating debut that introduced the world to his soulful voice and reflective songwriting