Steeltown: Vinyl LP Limited yet also anchored to skyscraping

yet also anchored to skyscraping melodies

Ben Dixon on drums

and its 3 singles becoming international hits

including Loreen with ‘Euphoria’

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Steeltown: Vinyl LP Limited yet also anchored to skyscrapingFormed 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