Release Date: 01 December 2014
Label: Esoteric Recordings / Cherry Red
Packaging Type: Brilliant Case (Jewel Case size, Holds 2 CDs)
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 5013929457140
Genres: Rock Electronic
Description
Esoteric Recordings are pleased to announce the next release in the continuing series of reissues of the entire catalogue by the legendary classical rock band Sky.
Formed in 1979, Sky brought together the worlds of rock and classical music in a highly successful and inspiring way. Featuring the gifted talents of guitarist John Williams, percussionist Tristan Fry, legendary bass player Herbie Flowers, former Curved Air keyboard player Francis Monkman and guitarist Kevin Peek, Sky recorded their debut album at Abbey Road studios in the early months of 1979.
The bands self-titled debut reached the UK top ten in May 1979 and went on to achieve Platinum status in the UK and was also a major hit in Europe and Australia. Also a huge live attraction, SKY released this, their second album (a double LP), in April 1980.
Sky 2 was a fine achievement featuring the classic tracks Hotta, Sahara, Vivaldi (a re-working of the Curved Air piece), the epic side-long Fifo and the hit single Toccata and topped the UK album charts upon its release, becoming Skys most commercially successful album.
Tracklisting
Kevin Ayers
Wrath
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Tigertailz
The Fall
Sky
Various Artists
Sky
Sky
Sky
Sky
Sky
