{"product_id":"the-seer-3","title":"The Seer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBig Country\u003c\/strong\u003e was formed by ex-Skids guitarist Stuart Adamson in 1981 with old friend Bruce Watson and, from 1982, rhythm section Tony Butler and Mark Brzezicki. The band proved to be a fascinating proposition, adding punk, new wave, and even new romantic elements to heavy, meaning-laden pop\/rock with a passionate Celtic slant and fierce integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsing effects, Adamson and Watson's chiming guitars evoked traditional Scottish instruments, making their sound unique and highly influential. Within a year of their first release, many existing bands began to emulate the group's sound, but nobody achieved it quite like \u003cstrong\u003eBig Country\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Seer\u003c\/em\u003e, released in 1986, contained the group's biggest UK hit single, \"\u003cem\u003eLook Away\u003c\/em\u003e,\" a glorious arms-in-the-air 80s rock anthem. Kate Bush, known for being selective in her collaborations, even guests on the album's title track, showcasing how highly regarded \u003cstrong\u003eBig Country\u003c\/strong\u003e had become.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe melody-rich album, which reached No. 2 in the UK charts and made the Billboard Top 60, was produced by Robin Millar. It explores Scottish history and demonstrates how Stuart Adamson had matured as a songwriter. This re-issue faithfully replicates the original 1986 Mercury Records UK release and is pressed onto high-quality 180g vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercury","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50466775728459,"sku":"2005009","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/The_Seer_Re-Presents_f5abff1f_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727321182","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/products\/the-seer-3","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}