What makes Once Around the World by It Bites notable?

The album gained significant attention for its ambitious compositions, particularly the title track, which spans nearly 15 minutes. It reached number 24 on the UK Albums Chart, helping to solidify It Bites’ presence in the late 80s music scene and establishing them as key figures within the progressive rock revival. Once Around the World is It Bites' second studio album, following their debut The Big Lad in the Windmill released in 1986. At this point in their career, the band was striving to establish a distinctive sound that combined rock with pop sensibilities, marking a notable evolution from their earlier work.