 16th studio album from UK Prog band and their first ever full-length conceptual piece.
Format: CD / Cat No: 19802977912 / PRE-ORDER Release Date: 06/02/2026
Track Listing: CD: 1. Inkwell Black (0:56) / 2. The Artist (7:16) / 3. The Lie Of The Land (2:55) / 4. The Sharpest Blade (4:16) / 5. Albion Press (5:46) / 6. Arcadia (5:46) / 7. Second Press (0:37) / 8. Warp And Weft (3:45) / 9. Chimaera (5:37) / 10. Dead Point (5:28) / 11. Light Without Heat (3:22) / 12. Dreams In Black And White (2:34) / 13. Cut And Run (6:19) / 14. Hawthorn White (1:54) / 15. Counting Stars (5:40) / 16. Last Stand (3:34)
Blu-ray (Dolby Atmos, 5.1 Surround Sound, High Resolution Stereo): 1. Inkwell Black (0:56) / 2. The Artist (7:16) / 3. The Lie Of The Land (2:55) / 4. The Sharpest Blade (4:16) / 5. Albion Press (5:46) / 6. Arcadia (5:46) / 7. Second Press (0:37) / 8. Warp And Weft (3:45) / 9. Chimaera (5:37) / 10. Dead Point (5:28) / 11. Light Without Heat (3:22) / 12. Dreams In Black And White (2:34) / 13. Cut And Run (6:19) / 14. Hawthorn White (1:54) / 15. Counting Stars (5:40) / 16. Last Stand (3:34)
More information: The 16th studio album from UK Prog band Big Big Train. ‘Woodcut’ is a landmark release for the international group, whose line-up draws together members from England, Scotland, Italy, the USA, Sweden and Norway, in that it marks their first ever full-length conceptual piece. “The story isn’t set in any particular timeframe, but it’s about The Artist, who is struggling with life,” founding member Gregory Spawton begins. “He takes a stroll and finds this piece of heartwood and creates something that he considers beautiful and different. Maybe it’s a dream or maybe it’s real life, but he finds himself stepping into this Narnia-style woodcut world.”
A more band-based effort, ‘Woodcut’ sees all seven members making stunning contributions, with frontman Alberto Bravin taking the lead as producer: “This time it’s kind of a new statement for the band. ‘Woodcut’ is a big step forward for us,” he comments. Featuring 16 tracks across 66-minutes of runtime, ‘Woodcut’ feels epic without outstaying its welcome.
The album is graced with a striking cover design from Dorset-based artist Robin Mackenzie - a black and white woodcut print, derived from a woodcut which the band commissioned from him specifically for the album.
This is the limited CD + Blu-ray edition, including extensive liner notes as well as Dolby Atmos & 5.1 Surround Sound mixes by Shawn Dealey of Sweetwater Studios.
Very limited signed postcard (signed by Greg Spawton and Alberto Bravin) free with the first 40 pre-orders.
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