BIG BIG TRAIN 8211 Woodcut 8211 2LP 8211 Gatefold 180g Black Vinyl FEB 6

2LP – 180g Black Vinyl housed in an Embossed Gatefold Sleeve. Big Big Train, the award-winning, progressive rock band, issue their 16th studio. Woodcut is a landmark release for the international group, whose line-up draws together members from England, Scotland, Italy, the USA, Sweden and Norway, in that it marks their first ever full-length conceptual piece. The story isnt set in any particular timeframe, but its about The Artist, who is struggling with life, founding member Gregory Spawton begins. He takes a stroll and finds this piece of heartwood and creates something that he considers beautiful and different. Maybe its a dream or maybe its real life, but he finds himself stepping into this Narnia-style woodcut world. A more band-based effort, Woodcut sees all seven members making stunning contributions, with frontman Alberto Bravin taking the lead as producer: This time its kind of a new statement for the band. Woodcut is a big step forward for us, he comments. Featuring 16 tracks across 66-minutes of runtime, Woodcut feels epic without outstaying its welcome. The album is graced with a striking cover design from Dorset-based artist Robin Mackenzie – a black and white woodcut print, of course, derived from a woodcut which the band commissioned from him specifically for the album. Tracklist: Side A1. Inkwell Black2.The Artist3.The Lie of the Land4.The Sharpest Blade Side B5.Albion Press6.Arcadia7.Second Press8.Warp and Weft9.Chimaera Side C10.Dead Point11.Light Without Heat12.Dreams in Black and White Side D13.Cut and Run14.Hawthorn White15.Counting Stars16.Last Stand