Steeltown
Big Country · 1984
70 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock
An anthemic blend of jangly guitars and soaring melodies that evoke a sense of longing and nostalgia.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like emotional ebb and flow
- nostalgic anthems for reflection
- dynamic journey with peaks
- longing melodies for contemplation
- evocative soundscapes for daydreaming
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 19, 1984, 'Steeltown' was Big Country's second studio album, following their successful debut 'The Crossing'. At this point in their career, the band was aiming to solidify their identity beyond the breakthrough success of their first record, channeling themes of Scottish heritage and industrial decline into their sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Waterboys· Simple Minds· U2
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Flame of the West 5:00
- 2 East of Eden 4:31
- 3 Steeltown 4:39
- 4 Where the Rose Is Sown 4:58
- 5 Come Back to Me 4:56
- 6 Tall Ships Go 4:38
- 7 Girl With Grey Eyes 4:47
- 8 Rain Dance 4:19
- 9 The Great Divide 4:50
- 10 Just a Shadow 5:37
- 11 Bass Dance 1:39
- 12 Belief in the Small Man 5:18
- 13 Prairie Rose 4:47
- 14 Wonderland (12″) 7:09
- 15 Winter Sky 3:17
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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