Album Review: Big Big Train - The Likes Of Us

Tracklist

1. Light Left in the Day (6:10)
2. Oblivion (5:27)
3. Beneath the Masts (17:26)
4. Skates On (4:28)
5. Miramare (10:17)
6. Love Is the Light (6:11)
7. Bookmarks (6:23)
8. Last Eleven (7:55)
9. Love Is the Light (Japanese language version) (6:20)

About the Band

Big Big Train are an English progressive rock band formed in Bournemouth in 1990. The current line-up includes band founder Gregory Spawton (bass, guitars and keyboards), along with Nick D'Virgilio (drums, vocals, guitars and keyboards), Rikard Sjöblom (guitars and keyboards), Clare Lindley (violin, keyboards, guitars and vocals), Alberto Bravin (vocals, guitars, keyboards and drums), Oskar Holldorff (keyboards and vocals) and Paul Mitchell (trumpet, percussion). Until 2009, the band were active as a predominantly studio project led by Spawton and co-founder Andy Poole (bass, keyboards and guitars), who departed the band in 2018, with changing line-ups and guest musicians. They have released sixteen studio albums and six EPs. After starting out as an independent band, Big Big Train were signed to Giant Electric Pea from 1993 to 1998 and distributed their releases through their own website.

Source: Wikipedia

Album Review

Big Big Train's album "The Likes of Us" is a masterful display of heavy metal excellence. The band showcases their intricate musicianship and storytelling abilities throughout the album, creating a rich and immersive listening experience. The production quality is top-notch, with each instrument and vocal line shining through clearly. Standout tracks like "Oblivion" and "Miramare" highlight the band's ability to blend powerful riffs with emotive melodies, while tracks like "Skates On" and "Bookmarks" offer a more dynamic and varied approach. This album fits seamlessly into Big Big Train's career, further solidifying their reputation as one of the leading bands in the heavy metal genre.

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