Far Skies Deep Time
Big Big Train · 2010
40 min · 5 tracks · progressive rock
A sweeping blend of intricate melodies and expansive narratives, capturing the essence of modern progressive rock.
Top tracks — play these first
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Master of Time Start here — This track opens the album with a complex arrangement and thematic exploration of time, setting the stage for the album's overarching narrative.
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British Racing Green — With its nostalgic lyrics and vibrant instrumentation, this song encapsulates the band's ability to blend personal storytelling with rich musical landscapes.
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The Wide Open Sea — At nearly 18 minutes long, this epic piece showcases the band's ambitious compositional style and serves as a centerpiece for the album's emotional journey.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate compositions and strong musicianship typical of modern progressive rock.
What we noticed
- The album features five tracks, each exceeding six minutes, allowing for extended instrumental passages and complex arrangements.
- Melodic themes are introduced in the first half of the album and revisited in varied forms later, creating a sense of cohesion across the tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- thoughtful lyrics for introspective moments
- lush melodies for reflective listening
- wave-like pacing invites deep focus
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek quick, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album marked a return and increased visibility for the band in progressive rock.
- Themes
- British nostalgia· time's passage
- Career context
- In 2010, Big Big Train was transitioning into a period of renewed creative energy after a long hiatus since their last album in 2007. 'Far Skies Deep Time' marked their first release under the new lineup featuring significant contributions from key members, highlighting their artistic evolution in the progressive rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Transatlantic· The Flower Kings· Marillion
Tracklist
- 1 Master of Time Start here 7:44
- 2 Fat Billy Shouts Mine 6:33
- 3 British Racing Green 3:58
- 4 Brambling 4:59
- 5 The Wide Open Sea 17:43
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
All the Wars
The Pineapple Thief
Explores similar themes of nostalgia and time with intricate melodies and expansive soundscapes.
Sounds That Can't Be Made
Marillion
Shares a narrative depth and emotional resonance, rooted in progressive rock's rich tradition.
In Absentia
Porcupine Tree
Combines complex arrangements with atmospheric storytelling, reflecting on personal and existential themes.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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