Why the Long Face
Big Country · 1995
66 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock
A reflective blend of alternative rock textures with poignant lyrics, capturing a sense of melancholic yearning.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective flow
- melancholic yearning for connection
- thoughtful listening during introspection
- evening relaxation with friends
- narrative arc of emotional depth
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1995, 'Why the Long Face' was Big Country's fifth studio album, following their 1993 release 'The Buffalo Skinners.' At this point, the band was navigating a transitional phase marked by lineup changes and a shift in musical direction, attempting to redefine their sound amid the evolving landscape of the 90s music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Waterboys· Simple Minds· U2
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 You Dreamer 4:50
- 2 Message of Love 4:05
- 3 I’m Not Ashamed 4:13
- 4 Sail Into Nothing 3:47
- 5 Thunder & Lightning 3:38
- 6 Send You 4:11
- 7 One in a Million 5:05
- 8 God’s Great Mistake 4:48
- 9 Wildland in My Heart 4:04
- 10 Take You to the Moon 4:55
- 11 Far From Me to You 4:11
- 12 Charlotte 3:54
- 13 Post Nuclear Talking Blues 3:21
- 14 Blue on a Green Planet 4:52
- 15 Vicious 3:13
- 16 In a Big Country (Unplugged version) 3:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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