The Horrors
Skying
Third album from the Southend quintet, displaying yet another shift in sound, this time to the epic dark pop of the eightie.
Skying, self-produced and recorded in The Horrors’ own self-built studio in London’s Dalston, was mixed by Grammy Award winner Craig Silvey.It features ten brand new tracks and the first single was ‘Still Life’. Skying is the band’s third long player, and follows 2009’s Mercury Prize nominated Primary Colours and their debut Strange House’which was released in 2007.
The Horrors are Faris Badwan – Vocals, Tom Furse – Keys, Joshua Third – Guitar, Rhys Webb – Bass / Keys and Coffin Joe – Drums.
The Horrors – Skying
released July 11, 2011
Tracklist
01. Changing the Rain
02. You Said
03. I Can See Through You
04. Endless Blue
05. Dive In
06. Still Life
07. Wild Eyed
08. Moving Further Away
09. Monica Gems
10. Oceans Burning
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The Horrors
Skying
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10.0 | BBC
There’s no fault to be found with Skying – truly, every song here hits its mark
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8.0 | Mojo
Fuelled by their passion for music, that enthusiasm is now matched by a greater understanding of techniques: The Horrors have come of age. Print edition only
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8.0 | Q
This isn’t blissed-out dream-pop but a beautiful Twin Peaks-style nightmare. Print edition only
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8.0 | Uncut
Richer, heavier, more lustrous than Primary Colours, this is the band left to their own devices. Print edition only
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