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Why the Long Face

by Big Country

Released: June 12, 1995

Alternative rock, celtic rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Improvisation.

The Album

"Why the Long Face" represents the seventh studio album by the Scottish band Big Country, hitting the shelves in 1995. Fast forward to 2018, and the album received renewed attention with a deluxe four-disc box-set reissue courtesy of Cherry Red Records.

Inside the Recording

Produced by Chris Sheldon and the band members themselves, it marked a significant milestone in their discography.

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Legacy

The reissue not only features a remastered version of the original album but also offers three additional CDs packed with demos, B-sides, single edits, and a treat for fans: the band's 1996 live album "Eclectic." This reissue not only commemorates the original album's legacy but also provides fans with a deeper dive into Big Country's creative process and hidden gems from their catalog, making it a must-have for both longtime enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

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"Why the Long Face" represents the seventh studio album by the Scottish band Big Country, hitting the shelves in 1995. Produced by Chris Sheldon and the band members themselves, it marked a significant milestone in their discography.

Fast forward to 2018, and the album received renewed attention with a deluxe four-disc box-set reissue courtesy of Cherry Red Records. The reissue not only features a remastered version of the original album but also offers three additional CDs packed with demos, B-sides, single edits, and a treat for fans: the band's 1996 live album "Eclectic."

This reissue not only commemorates the original album's legacy but also provides fans with a deeper dive into Big Country's creative process and hidden gems from their catalog, making it a must-have for both longtime enthusiasts and newcomers alike.