Scottish rock band Big Country is largely considered a "one hit wonder" in the US since their only top 40 single was "In A Big Country", which hit #17 in 1983. But the band continued to crank out some incredible records until lead singer Stuart Adamson sadly took his own life in 2001.
The band's 1993 effort, "The Buffalo Skinners", should have been a huge comeback. Big Country reinvigorated its sound, shaking off the 80s style for a harder-edged rock sound. But beyond that, "The Buffalo Skinners" is just an outstanding collection of songs, all of which are equally melodious and thought-provoking. It would easily be on my list of "desert island" albums.
Here are some of the highlights:
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