Without the Aid of a Safety Net
Big Country · 1994
68 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant tapestry of soaring guitars and introspective lyrics that capture the essence of alternative rock's mid-'90s landscape.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- reflective moments for introspection
- vibrant soundscapes for exploration
- engaging narratives throughout listening
- invigorating tracks for energy bursts
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek straightforward, repetitive sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on May 1, 1994, 'Without the Aid of a Safety Net' marked Big Country's fifth studio album, following their critical success with 'The Buffalo Skinners' in 1993. At this point in their career, they were navigating a changing music industry while still maintaining their signature sound, blending rock with Celtic influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Waterboys· Simple Minds· U2
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Harvest Home 3:27
- 2 Peace in Our Time 3:20
- 3 Just a Shadow 3:33
- 4 13 Valleys 5:04
- 5 The Storm 4:51
- 6 Chance 3:44
- 7 Look Away 4:20
- 8 What Are You Working For 4:00
- 9 Steeltown 5:38
- 10 Ships 6:06
- 11 Wonderland 5:54
- 12 Long Way Home 6:01
- 13 In a Big Country 6:22
- 14 Lost Patrol 6:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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