BIG COUNTRY – The Seer (2023 Reissue) – LP – 180g Vinyl

LP -180g Black Vinyl withfaithfully replicatedoriginal 1986 artwork.

Formed by ex-Skids guitaristStuart Adamsonin 1981 with old friendBruce Watsonand, from 1982, rhythm sectionTony ButlerandMark Brzezicki,Big Countryproved 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 Scottish instruments. This was unique and proved highly influential. Within a year of their first release, many existing bands began to emulate the group’s sound. Nobody achieved it quite like Big Country.

The Seer, released in 1986, contained the group’s biggest UK hit single,Look Away, a glorious arms-in-the-air 80s rock anthem. As if to underline quite how highly regarded Big Country had become,Kate Bush not one known to offer her services lightly guests on the album’s title track. The melody-rich album which reached No. 2 in the UK charts and made the Billboard Top 60 produced byRobin Millar, explores Scottish history, and demonstrates quite how Stuart Adamson had matured as a songwriter.

This re-issue faithfully replicates the original 1986Mercury RecordsUK release and is pressed onto high quality 180g vinyl.

Big Country will be on tour in the UK, Finland, The Netherlands and Belgium in 2023.

Tracklist:

Side A
1. Look Away
2. The Seer (featuring Kate Bush)
3. The Teacher
4. I Walk The Hill
5. Eiledon

Side B
1. One Great Thing
2. Hold The Heart
3. Remembrance Day
4. The Red Fox
5. The Sailor