Beautiful 1984 Japanese pressing with Obi & insert. “Lyricist Stuart Adamson Transplanted Big Country From The Scottish Highlands To The Industrial Heartlands With The Follow Up To The Bands Hugely Successful Debut 'The Crossing". In Sonic Terms This Meant Less Of The Wistful Effects Laden "Bagpipe" Guitars And A More Aggressive, Urgent Approach To The Songwriting. Despite The Shift In Emphasis, This Is Passionate "Celtic Rock" Of The Highest Order And Whilst The Shift In Emphasis Was Not Universally Welcomed At The Time, The Passing Years Have Not Dimmed The Fervor And Integrity Of The Delivery.” All Music Guide - Steven Gunn.