Sky – Sky (E/VG+) – LP, AU 1979

Sky is an LP by Sky from 1979 released on the Ariola, RCA Victor label.

About this album

Sky’s self-titled debut is a polished and distinctly British crossover album that joins progressive rock with classical melody and light-footed virtuosity. Issued in 1979, it brought together players from different musical backgrounds to create a sound that was accessible without losing technical ambition. The record moves between original pieces such as Westway and Cannonball and reworkings like Gymnopédie No. 1, showing how the group could turn concert-hall detail into mainstream rock form. Its mix of instrumental flair, clear themes and elegant arranging helped make Sky one of the better-known examples of late-1970s symphonic rock.

Genre: Pop & Rock

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