Big Big Train, the award-winning, progressive rock band, issue their 16th studio on 6th February 2026. ‘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. fehn The album is graced with a striking cover design from Dorset-based artist Robin Mackenzie - a black and white woodcut print, of course, derived from a woodcut which the band commissioned from him specifically for the album.
Available as a 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, the record will also be available as a stunning Gatefold 180g 2LP with special embossed cover & as a Standard CD Jewelcase.
Disc 1
1Inkwell Black
2The Artist
3The Lie of the Land
4The Sharpest Blade
5Albion Press
6Arcadia
7Second Press
8Warp and Weft
9Chimaera
10Dead Point
11Light Without Heat
12Dreams in Black and White
13Cut and Run
14Hawthorn White
15Counting Stars
16Last Stand
Disc 2
1Inkwell Black
2The Artist
3The Lie of the Land
4The Sharpest Blade
5Albion Press
6Arcadia
7Second Press
8Warp and Weft
9Chimaera
10Dead Point
11Light Without Heat
12Dreams in Black and White
13Cut and Run
14Hawthorn White
15Counting Stars
16Last Stand
