On April 8, 2013, “Cherry Red Records” label released “The Journey”, the ninth Big Country studio album. It was recorded 2012-2013 at Wrexham, and was produced by Mark Brzezicki, Derek Forbes, Mike Peters, Bruce Watson and Jamie Watson.

Personnel:

• Mike Peters- lead vocals, acoustic guitar
• Bruce Watson- guitar, stylophone, vacuum cleaner, e-bow, design
• Jamie Watson – guitar, mandolin, backing vocals
• Derek Forbes- bass guitar, guitar theremin, keyboards, backing vocals
• Mark Brzezicki- drums, percussion, backing vocals
• Andrea Wright – engineer, mixing
• Mike Cave – mastering
• Jack Andrade – design
• Helen Lonsdale-Robinson – design
• Andy Labrow – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Mark Brzezicki, Butler, Mike Peters, Bruce Watson and Jamie Watson, except where noted.

1. In a Broken Promise Land
2. The Journey
3. After the Flood – Mark Brzezicki, Mike Peters, Bruce Watson, Jamie Watson
4. Hurt – Mark Brzezicki, Butler, Mike Peters, Bruce Watson, Jamie Watson
5. Home of the Brave – Mark Brzezicki, Butler, Mike Peters, Bruce Watson and Jamie Watson
6. Angels & Promises
7. Strong (All Through This Land)
8. Last Ship Sails
9. Return
10. Winter Fire
11. Hall & Farewell – Mark Brzezicki, Butler, Mike Peters, Bruce Watson and Jamie Watson