Why the Long Face

Big Country

Why the Long Face

RELEASED: June 12, 1995
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. You Dreamer 4:50 2. Message of Love Meaning 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 Meaning 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 Meaning 4:52
Why the Long Face is the fifth studio album by Scottish rock band Big Country, released in 1995. The album marks a significant evolution in the band's sound, incorporating elements of alternative rock and a more contemporary production style. It features introspective lyrics and a blend of their signature guitar-driven melodies with a more polished production. Although it did not achieve the same level of commercial success as their earlier works, it is noted for its artistic ambition and is appreciated by fans for its depth and sincerity.