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it marked a significant step forward from the group's debut album

and songs spanning buoyant and joyful to dark and brooding

numbered translucent heavyweight vinyl

The Crossing: Vinyl LP Essentials spinning it all forward intoFormed 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 Scottish instruments. This was unique and proved highly