Merchants of Light
Big Big Train · 2018
136 min · 16 tracks · progressive rock
A lush tapestry of orchestral arrangements and intricate melodies unfolds throughout this expansive progressive rock journey.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic progression with peaks
- immersive orchestral soundscapes
- patient unfolding of themes
- thoughtful listening during solitude
- rich storytelling through melodies
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek short, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2018, Big Big Train released 'Merchants of Light' as their first album since the critically acclaimed 'Grimspound' in 2017, marking a continuation of their artistic exploration. The band had solidified their lineup and sound, moving further into complex storytelling and rich musical landscapes that defined their recent works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Transatlantic· The Flower Kings· Marillion
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Folklore Overture 2:22
- 2 Folklore 8:25
- 3 Brave Captain 11:59
- 4 Last Train 6:37
- 5 London Plane 10:43
- 6 Meadowland 3:45
- 7 A Mead Hall in Winter 15:28
Disc 2
- 1 Experimental Gentlemen, Part Two 6:02
- 2 Swan Hunter 6:55
- 3 Judas Unrepentant 7:29
- 4 The Transit of Venus Across the Sun 7:47
- 5 East Coast Racer 16:04
- 6 Telling the Bees 5:41
- 7 Victorian Brickwork 13:45
- 8 Drums and Brass 5:06
- 9 Wassail 7:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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