Big Big Train - Grimspound (2 LP)
- LP
- 2 piece(s)
- 2017
- 8 tracks
- 1 uur, 7 min
- progressive rock
Grimspound
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Grimspound" initially began as an EP to accompany 2016's "Folklore"... but it unexpectedly evolved into a full-fledged album on its own. And truthfully, it's the recognition these fantastic tracks deserve. When it first came out, I felt it was a tad below the mark compared to "Folklore" and the amazing "English Electric" saga, perhaps because it lacked a standout track like "London Plane" or "Swan Hunter," songs that drew me into their respective albums. Only the opening "Brave Captain" really resonated with me for months, and I still consider it one of the band's peak moments. However, as time passed, I gave it more listens... until it finally revealed its full power. It's true that tracks like "On The Racing Line" or "Experimental Gentlemen" still haven't quite clicked with me, which slightly lowers my overall opinion, but then again, we have the breathtaking "Meadowland," a song that could've easily been penned by Genesis during the "Foxtrot" era as a successor to "Horizons," and it's the lullaby I'd play and sing to my children every night if I had them! The title track follows, gradually building up to some excellent and engaging instrumental exchanges, in the finest tradition of British classic prog. "The Ivy Gate" is undoubtedly a standout, with a striking contrast between a dark tale and the sweet vocal interplay between David Longdon and Judy Dyble that evolves into a more fitting dark and dramatic tone as the story unfolds. "A Mead Hall In Winter" is the album's epic, clocking in at 15 minutes, and it perfectly blends memorable melodies with progressive instrumental exploration. "As The Crow Flies" concludes the album without a significant stylistic shift from previous tracks, but once more, a lovely male-female vocal harmony elevates the whole experience! A fitting end to an album that can be a bit more challenging than its predecessors, but one that will reward the listener's patience many times over, as many great albums do!
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