Albatross (Big Wreck album)

Albatross is the third studio album by Canadian rock band Big Wreck. It is the band's first album since their 2001 release The Pleasure and the Greed, and the first without original members Dave Henning and Forrest Williams. The album was released on March 6, 2012.

In 2012, the album won the CASBY Award for "Favourite New Album". The album was nominated for Rock Album of the Year at the 2013 Juno Awards.

Commercial performance
Albatross debuted at #5 on the Canadian Albums Chart. This is the highest position ever for any album by Big Wreck or Ian Thornley on that chart. The album also peaked at #25 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. The album was certified Gold in Canada.

Personnel
Big Wreck
 * Ian Thornley – vocals, lead guitar, keyboards
 * Brian Doherty – rhythm guitar
 * Paulo Neta – lead & rhythm guitar, backing vocals
 * David McMillan – bass guitar
 * Christopher Henry – drums, percussion