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Big Big Train - English Electric
Review by Devina Ardelia
English Electric by Big Big Train is a stunning album that showcases the band's exceptional musicianship and storytelling abilities. The album is a perfect blend of progressive rock and folk-inspired melodies that transport the listener to a different world.
The opening track, "The First Rebreather," sets the tone for the album with its soaring vocals, intricate guitar riffs, and powerful drumming. The song is a perfect example of the band's ability to weave complex musical arrangements with evocative lyrics.
Other standout tracks on the album include "Uncle Jack," a poignant song about a soldier's experiences during World War I, and "The Permanent Way," an epic piece that tells the story of the construction of the British railway system.
The album also features some beautiful instrumental pieces, such as "Hedgerow" and "East Coast Racer." These tracks showcase the band's exceptional musicianship and ability to create evocative soundscapes.
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- FLAC size: 788.4 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Judas Unrepentant | 7:17 | |
| Hedgerow | 8:54 | |
| The Permanent Way | 8:16 | |
| Uncle Jack | 3:49 | |
| Upton Heath | 5:39 | |
| Worked Out | 7:30 | |
| Edgelands | 1:25 | |
| A Boy In Darkness | 8:03 | |
| Swan Hunter | 6:20 | |
| East Coast Racer | 15:44 | |
| Seen Better Days | 7:37 | |
| The First Rebreather | 8:31 | |
| Make Some Noise | 4:22 | |
| Curator Of Butterflies | 8:45 | |
| Keeper Of Abbeys | 6:58 | |
| Winchester From St Giles’ Hill | 7:17 | |
| Summoned By Bells | 9:16 | |
| The Lovers | 5:32 |
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Catalog Numbers
EERCD0017Labels
English Electric RecordingsListen online
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Formats
- 2 × CD
- CD
- Deluxe Edition
- Stereo
- Album
- Compilation
- Reissue
- Remastered
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Recorded At | English Electric Studios, Bournemouth |
| Mixed At | Aubitt Studios |
| Remastered At | Aubitt Studios |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Curated By | Greg Spawton |
| Design | Andy Poole |
| Mixed By | Rob Aubrey |
| Remastered By | Rob Aubrey |
| Producer | Andy Poole |
| Recorded By | Rob Aubrey |
Notes
- Originally released as separate albums in 2012 and 2013, BBT's highly acclaimed English Electric CDs were subsequently brought together on the limited edition (now out of print) release English Electric Full Power, which also included four additional songs and a revised track listing from the separate album versions.
- This mid-priced 2016 edition of English Electric retains the extended track listing of the Full Power release and has been remastered by Rob Aubrey to ensure the songs benefit from even greater dynamic range.
- Double cd in softpack with 40 page booklet including lyrics
- Packaged in a 6 panel cardboard digisleeve with glued- 40 page booklet.
- "Originally released as separate albums in 2012 and 2013, BBT's highly acclaimed English Electric CDs were subsequently brought together on the limited edition (now out of print) release English Electric Full Power, which also included four additional songs and a revised track listing from the separate album versions.
- This mid-priced 2016 edition of English Electric retains the extended track listing of the Full Power release and has been remastered by Rob Aubrey to ensure the songs benefit from even greater dynamic range."
- In booklet:
- Recorded by Big Big Train at English Electric Studios.
- Double bass on Upton Heath, Judas Repentant and Summoned By Bells, drums, brass band, classical guitar, violin and vocals recorded at Aubitt Studios.
- String section and double bass recorded at Regal Lane Studios.
- Recorder on Summoned By Bells and The Permanent Way recorded at Studio Aurelia.
- Mixed and remastered at Aubitt Studios.
Barcodes
- Barcode: 0797776423866
- Barcode (Scanned): 797776423866
- Barcode (Text): 0 797776 423866 >
- Matrix / Runout (CD 1): EERCD0017CD1 02
- Mastering SID Code (CD 1): IFPI LY33
- Mould SID Code (CD 1): IFPI AEW26
- Matrix / Runout (CD 2): EERCD0017CD2 01
- Mastering SID Code (CD 2): IFPI LY33
- Mould SID Code (CD 2): IFPI AEW22
About Big Big Train
Big Big Train is an independent progressive rock band founded in 1990. Based in Bournemouth, England, the band is driven by songwriter and last remaining founding member .
Line-Up:
guitars, keyboards, bass, backing vocals (co-founder, 1990 present)
guitars, keyboards, accordion, backing vocals (2014 present)
drums, backing vocals (2010 present)
Former Members:
vocals (19911999)
vocals (20012009)
vocals, flute, keyboards, guitars (20092021; died 2021)
bass, keyboards, guitars (co-founder, 19902018)
guitars (20102020)
keyboards (19901995, 20032004)
keyboards (19952001)
keyboards (20122020)
violin, viola, cello, backing vocals (20142020)
drums (19911998, 20032009)
drums (1998)
drums (2002)
Members
- Dave Gregory
- Danny Manners
- Martin Read
- Nick D'Virgilio
- David Longdon
- Steve Hughes
- Sean Filkins
- Rikard Sjöblom
- Greg Spawton
- Andy Poole
- Tony Müller
- Clare Lindley
- Alberto Bravin
- Rachel Hall
- Carly Bryant
- Phil Hogg
- Ian Cooper
- Oskar Holldorff