Through a Big Country: Greatest Hits
Big Country · 1990
77 min · 17 tracks · alternative rock
Anthemic guitar-driven melodies paired with introspective lyrics create an expansive soundscape of alternative rock.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- an anthemic soundtrack for introspection
- uplifting melodies for road trips
- for sing-along moments
- wave-like pacing keeps engagement
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer quick, standalone tracks
- seek constant high-energy intensity
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Through a Big Country' was released in 1990, Big Country had already established themselves as a major force in the alternative rock scene, following their breakthrough debut album 'The Crossing' in 1983. This compilation marked a retrospective look at their successful run throughout the 1980s, capturing both hit singles and deeper cuts that showcased their unique sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Waterboys· Simple Minds· U2
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Save Me 5:31
- 2 In a Big Country 3:52
- 3 Fields of Fire 3:34
- 4 Chance 4:40
- 5 Wonderland 3:59
- 6 Where the Rose Is Sown 4:10
- 7 Just a Shadow 4:29
- 8 Look Away 4:26
- 9 King of Emotion 4:53
- 10 East of Eden 4:12
- 11 One Great Thing 4:06
- 12 The Teacher 4:08
- 13 Broken Heart (Thirteen Valleys) 5:12
- 14 Peace in Our Time 4:36
- 15 Eiledon 5:39
- 16 The Seer 5:27
- 17 Harvest Home 4:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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