Big Big Train – Gathering Speed (Reissued CD)
For Gathering Speed, Big Big Train's fourth album, Greg decided to make a concept album influenced more directly by the sound of progressive rock from the early and mid 1970’s (relying heavily on 12-string acoustic guitars and a flight of mellotrons. A new singer, Sean Filkins, was recruited and Steve Hughes returned on drums.
This album was originally recorded in 2008 and reissued in 2009.
Tracks:
1. High Tide, Last Stand
2. Fighter Command
3. The Road Much Further On
4. Flying On Fire
5. Pell Mell
6. Powder Monkey
7. Gathering Speed
Musicians:
Ian Cooper: Keyboards Sean Filkins: Vocals, blues harp, percussion
Steve Hughes: Drums and percussion
Andy Poole: Bass
Greg Spawton: Guitars, keyboards, vocals
With:
Laura Murch: Vocals
Format: CD
Artist: Big Big Train
Release Date: 2004 / 2009 / Repressed September 2026