"English Boy Wonders" combined progressive rock (GENESIS, VAN DER GRAAF GENERATOR) with indie-pop influences (XTC, THE CURE.) "English Boy Wonders" was finally released in autumn 1997, although in an incomplete state as the band had run out of money to finish the album.
Some of the songs from the new album were debuted at the band's only show from this period at the Astoria, London. During the sessions, a new keyboard player, Tony MÜLLER was recruited. Recording of BBT's second album commenced in July of 1995 (with Greg filling in on keyboards) and continued, sporadically, until completion 18 months later. In the meantime, Ian COOPER had left the band (for family rather than musical reasons) and live performances were put on hold while a replacement was sought and a new album was written. The response to the album was very positive, culminating in a licensing deal in Japan where the CD was re-released in 1995, with a bonus track. "Goodbye to the Age of Steam" was a big leap forward for the band, both in terms of songwriting and recording quality. Soon afterwards, BBT signed to the progressive rock label GEP, where they found themselves as label mates of IQ. This was recorded in a hectic two week period in July 1993. In January 1993, a second demo tape, "The Infant Hercules" was released and the band then spent the next six months writing the music for its first proper album, "Goodbye to the Age of Steam". The demo tape "From the River to the Sea" was re-recorded and released as a self-financed demo CD in May 1992, following which BBT played some higher profile gigs in England. A demo cassette tape of the band's first songs, recorded on 8-track, was released in October 1991 and was followed by live performances. Initial influences on the band's music included Steve HACKETT, Anthony PHILLIPS, IT BITES and PREFAB SPROUT. They were joined by Ian COOPER (keyboards), Steve HUGHES (drums) and Canadian vocalist Martin READ.
Formed in 1990 in Bournemouth, Dorset, EnglandīIG BIG TRAIN was formed by Andy POOLE and Greg SPAWTON.
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