The Best of Big Country

Big Country

The Best of Big Country

RELEASED: February 22, 1994
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Harvest Home Meaning 4:23 2. Fields of Fire (400 Miles) Meaning 3:33 3. In a Big Country Meaning 3:54 4. Chance 4:41 5. Wonderland 3:56 6. East of Eden Meaning 4:30 7. Where the Rose Is Sown Meaning 4:59 8. Just a Shadow Meaning 5:41 9. Look Away 4:26 10. The Teacher 4:06 11. One Great Thing 4:03 12. King of Emotion 4:51 13. Broken Heart (Thirteen Valleys) 5:11 14. Peace in Our Time 4:36 15. Save Me Meaning 5:28 16. Heart of the World 4:42 17. Republican Party Reptile 4:07
Historical Archive
The Best of Big Country is a compilation album that encapsulates the unique sound of the Scottish rock band Big Country. Featuring a blend of post-punk and new wave influences, the album showcases the band's signature guitar-driven melodies and anthemic choruses, highlighted by the use of alternate guitar tunings and the prominent use of bagpipes in their music. This collection serves as a testament to their ability to fuse rock with traditional Scottish elements, leaving a lasting impact on the alternative rock scene of the 1980s.