The Crossing: Vinyl LP Essentials it marked a significant step

it marked a significant step forward from the group's debut album

he decided to channel all his energies into writing new music instead

spinning it all forward into a reconfiguration of a new black Americana

numbered translucent heavyweight vinyl

The Crossing: Vinyl LP Essentials it marked a significant stepFormed by ex Skids guitarist Stuart Adamson in 1981 with old friend Bruce Watson and, from 1982, rhythm section Tony Butler and Mark Brzezicki, Big Country proved a fascinating proposition, adding punk, new wave and even new romantic elements to heavy, meaning laden pop rock with a passionate Celtic slant and fierce integrity. Using effects, Adamson and Watson's chiming guitars evoked traditional Scottish instruments. This was unique and proved highly