Big Big Train is an English progressive rock band that was founded in 1990. Based in Bournemouth, England, the core band members are songwriter Gregory Spawton, producer Andy Poole, and vocalist David Longdon. Their first album, Goodbye To The Age of Steam was released in 1994 and was co-produced by Martin Orford of IQ. Age of Steam established the typical melancholy BBT sound influenced by progressive rock from the mid and early 1970s.

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  • Big Big Train is an English progressive rock band that was founded in 1990. Based in Bournemouth, England, the core band members are songwriter Gregory Spawton, producer Andy Poole, and vocalist David Longdon. Their first album, Goodbye To The Age of Steam was released in 1994 and was co-produced by Martin Orford of IQ. Age of Steam established the typical melancholy BBT sound influenced by progressive rock from the mid and early 1970s. After two releases which featured more accessible music, BBT went back to their roots in 2004 and released a concept album called Gathering Speed. This album featured layers of 12-string guitar and mellotron and also hints at a growing post rock influence. Whilst arguably more derivative than some of their earlier releases, Gathering Speed was a very assured album and was critically well received. With a new singer, Sean Filkins, and with Steve Hughes back on drums after stints with The Enid and Kino, BBT released their fifth studio album, The Difference Machine, in 2007. The album features performances from Nick D'Virgilio; Dave Meros (Spock's Beard) and Pete Trewavas In 2008 BBT released an updated version of their 1997 album, English Boy Wonders. BBT are currently working on their sixth studio album, The Underfall Yard, due for release on December 15th 2009. Both Steve Hughes and Sean Filkins have left the band, with Filkins being replaced by singer David Longdon. It has been confirmed that both Jem Godfrey and Francis Dunnery make guest appearances on the album.
  • Big Big Train (BBT) is een Britse band uit de omgeving van Bournemouth, Engeland. Hun muziek valt in te delen bij progressieve rock, maar is onderhevig aan stijlwisselingen.
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  • Big Big Train is an English progressive rock band that was founded in 1990. Based in Bournemouth, England, the core band members are songwriter Gregory Spawton, producer Andy Poole, and vocalist David Longdon. Their first album, Goodbye To The Age of Steam was released in 1994 and was co-produced by Martin Orford of IQ. Age of Steam established the typical melancholy BBT sound influenced by progressive rock from the mid and early 1970s.
  • Big Big Train (BBT) is een Britse band uit de omgeving van Bournemouth, Engeland. Hun muziek valt in te delen bij progressieve rock, maar is onderhevig aan stijlwisselingen.
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