Bard
Big Big Train · 2002
67 min · 11 tracks · progressive rock
A sweeping journey through time, blending elaborate instrumentation with evocative storytelling.
Why this album works
'Bard' received critical acclaim within the progressive rock community, praised for its intricate arrangements and storytelling. The album helped cement Big Big Train's reputation, influencing subsequent bands within the genre and contributing to the revival of interest in progressive rock during the early 2000s.
- Best for
- sweeping narratives that unfold gradually evocative storytelling with rich instrumentation patient build-up to emotional peaks
- Context
- Released in 2002, 'Bard' was Big Big Train's third studio album and marked their transition into a more defined progressive rock sound. Following 'The Difference Machine' (2000), this album showcased the band's growth in both musicianship and lyrical depth, establishing them as a notable presence in the UK progressive rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tool· Porcupine Tree· IQ
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Last English King Standout 5:51
- 2 Broken English Standout 14:09
- 3 This Is Where We Came In 5:22
- 4 Harold Rex Interfectus Est 1:02
- 5 Blacksmithing 3:04
- 6 Malfosse 0:54
- 7 Love Is Her Thing 3:50
- 8 How the Earth From This Place Has Power Over Fire 1:53
- 9 A Short Visit to Earth 6:18
- 10 For Winter Standout 16:47
- 11 A Long Finish 8:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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