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Grand Tour

Big Big Train · 2019

74 min · 9 tracks · progressive rock

A sweeping orchestral soundscape merges with intricate melodies, evoking a sense of epic adventure.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • epic adventures through sound
  • gradual build to emotional climax
  • immersive storytelling across tracks
  • reflective moments of introspection

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer quick, standalone songs
  • seek high-energy, fast-paced tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2019, 'Grand Tour' marked Big Big Train's tenth studio album and solidified their status in the progressive rock scene. Following the critically acclaimed 'Folklore' (2016), this album continued their exploration of rich narratives and complex musical arrangements while also gaining wider recognition after signing with a new label.
Stylistic neighbors
Transatlantic· The Flower Kings· Marillion

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Novum Organum 2:33
  • 2 Alive 4:31
  • 3 The Florentine 8:14
  • 4 Roman Stone 13:33
  • 5 Pantheon 6:08
  • 6 Theodora in Green and Gold 5:37
  • 7 Ariel 14:28
  • 8 Voyager 14:03
  • 9 Homesong 5:23

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