The Difference Machine
by Big Big Train
- Type: Album
- Released: 30 August 2007
- Label: English Electric
- Country: United Kingdom
- Length: 54:54
- Community rating: 3.82/5 from 3 ratings
Artists on this release: Steve Hughes, Sean Filkins, Tony Wright, Nick D'Virgilio, Andy Poole, Pete Trewavas, Greg Spawton, Becca King
Album Notes & Community Reviews
'The Difference Machine' represents a pivotal creative leap for British progressive rock veterans Big Big Train. The concept album ambitiously explores themes of chaos theory and complex human tragedy, heavily featuring extensive instrumental passages and notable guest performances from members of Spock's Beard and Marillion.
Genres
Descriptors: progressive, uncommon-time-signatures, atmospheric, melodic, complex
Tracklist
- Hope This Finds You (3:12)
- Perfect Cosmic Storm (14:40)
- Breathing Space (1:47)
- Pick Up If You're There (13:40)
- From The Wide Open Sea (1:20)
- Salt Water Falling On Uneven Ground (12:38)
- Summer's Lease (7:34)
Credits
- Big Big Train - primary artist, phonographic copyright
- Tony Wright - alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, tenor saxophone, flute
- Greg Spawton - keyboards, guitar, music by, guitar, keyboards, vocals, music by, words by, keyboards, music by, guitar, keyboards, music by, words by
- Becca King - viola
- Dave Meros - bass
- Nick D'Virgilio - drums, vocals
- Sean Filkins - vocals, music by, vocals
- Pete Trewavas - bass
- Andy Poole - Music By, Bass
- Steve Hughes - Drums