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More Info Using effects, Adamson and Watson's chiming guitars evoked traditional Scottishinstruments. This was unique and proved highly infuential. Within a year of theirfrst relea se, many existing bands began to emulate the group's sound. Nobodyachieved it quite like Big Country.Written as a critique of the collapse of industryin the 80s, Steeltown took its inspiration from East Midlands town of Corby, towhich many Scots migrated during the Great Depression. Recorded at ABBA'sPOLAR Studios in Stockholm, and produced by Steve Lillywhite, the albumbecame the group's only UK No.1, when it entered the chart at the very top,preceded by the Top 20 single, East Of Eden. With its knotty instrumentation andreferences to politics, the album has long been a favourite of James DeanBradfeld – it is clear to hear the impact of Big Country on his group, the ManicStreet Preachers.This re- issue faithfully replicates the original 1984 MercuryRecords UK release with gatefold sleeve and is pressed onto high quality 180gvinyl. Tracklist Flame Of The West East Of Eden Steeltown Where The Rose Is Sown Come Back To Me Tall Ships Go Girl With Grey Eyes Rain Dance The Great Divide Just A Shadow Show more