Recorded across Real World, Sweetwater, The PlayPen, Castlesound, Gungfly and Aubitt Studios, Common Ground finds Big Big Train expanding their symphonic‑prog palette with a renewed sense of immediacy and emotional clarity. Split into two parts, the album moves from the vibrant, contemporary energy of The Strangest Times to the sweeping instrumental drama of Apollo, culminating in the 15‑minute multi‑section epic Atlantic Cable. With rich arrangements, brass, strings and the unmistakable voice of David Longdon, this digibook edition presents the album in a premium format with a 20‑page booklet and die‑cut sleeve.

Track Listing

1. The Strangest Times
2. All the Love We Can Give
3. Black with Ink
4. Dandelion Clock
5. Headwaters
6. Apollo
7. Common Ground
8. Atlantic Cable
9. Endnotes

Features

Premium digibook CD edition
Recorded at Real World, Sweetwater, The PlayPen, Castlesound, Gungfly and Aubitt Studios
Mixed and mastered at Aubitt Studios
Includes 20‑page booklet with artwork by Sarah Louise Ewing
Symphonic and progressive rock with brass and string arrangements

Information

Artist: Big Big Train
Title: Common Ground
Format: CD, Album, Stereo, Digibook
Label: English Electric Recordings – EERCD0028
Country: UK
Released: 30 July 2021
Genre: Rock
Style: Prog Rock, Symphonic Rock
Barcode: 0794712656791

Personnel (Selected)

David Longdon – Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Mellotron, Synthesizer, Flute
Gregory Spawton – Bass, Bass Pedals, Acoustic Guitar
Nick D’Virgilio – Drums, Percussion, Vocals, Synthesizer
Rikard Sjöblom – Guitars, Keyboards, Hammond Organ, Mellotron
Aidan O’Rourke – Violin, Soundscapes
Carly Bryant – Vocals
Brass: Dave Desmond, Stuart Roberts, Jon Truscott, Nick Stones, John Storey