Gregory Spawton of Big Big Train Discusses "The Likes of Us"

Big Big Train founding member and multi-instrumentalist Gregory Spawton was kind enough to spend some time with me to discuss the making of the band's new album, The Likes of Us, which drops on Inside Out Music on March 1. The new record is the first since the untimely and tragic death of vocalist David Longdon as Alberto Bravin bravely steps in to fill David's shoes (and does so, brilliantly). The album is recognizably Big Big Train, with all of the usual characteristics fans have come to expect and enjoy, while being a bit different. It's a very personal album and rather than singing third-party story songs, the writing comes largely from within on the new on. Big thanks to Gregory for telling me about the record, his musical background, and much more.
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[@Mr.Bungle03]

This is incredible. Huge fan of BBT. Cheers and thank you from Minnesota 🙌

[@grahamhowes6904]

Brilliant album - one of the best they have done! It’s on repeat to the point where partner Karen says: ‘We’ve heard this!’ The two U.K. tours I saw BBT were awesome - multi-instrumentalists and great singers too! Certainly my favourite band of now!!

[@Driver2616]

Fantastic conversation between you two guys! Love it. I’ve got all of the Big Big Train studio albums except BARD, including the new one, The Likes Of Us. I would love to see them revisit the last album they did with Sean Filkins, The Difference Machine, remix it, remaster it and put it out on 180g vinyl. That’d be a much sought after album.

[@newstuff1107]

I think Alberto will grow the same size as David into our hearts. Big big surprising news: Big Big Train is not deminished at all without David, it’s still as great. Only thing I wished is it could have been proggier.

[@davidtellett179]

Superb interview. So good that you let Greg have the time to fully answer, without too many interruptions. Somewhat rare these days. Bravo!

[@user-ut8ht7vg5e]

Very well conducted, informative interview - thank you!

[@JeffCooper10538]

Terrific interview! ❤️❤️🚂

[@user-bg3ow3im1d]

Greg is an incredible composer and musician. Love BBT.

[@stevesmith3990]

Great interview, thanks.

[@JeffCooper10538]

I loved Magic Fly by Space too. Early version of Daft Punk.