Skying
The Horrors · 2011
53 min · 10 tracks · indie rock · punk · gothic rock
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with driving rhythms, creating a lush and immersive sonic experience.
Why this album works
The album received widespread critical acclaim, landing on numerous year-end lists and earning a nomination for Best Album at the 2012 NME Awards. It marked a turning point for the band as they embraced a more melodic and atmospheric style, influencing the shoegaze revival and wider indie rock scene of the early 2010s.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys layered, dense sonic textures
- Context
- Released in 2011, 'Skying' is The Horrors' third studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Primary Colours'. At this point, the band was transitioning from their early post-punk roots into more expansive, psychedelic territories, reflecting a significant evolution in their sound and artistic direction.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pale Waves· The Damned· Linda
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Changing the Rain Standout 4:31
- 2 You Said 4:46
- 3 I Can See Through You 4:17
- 4 Endless Blue Standout 5:10
- 5 Dive In 4:51
- 6 Still Life Standout 5:21
- 7 Wild Eyed 4:04
- 8 Moving Further Away 8:34
- 9 Monica Gems 4:28
- 10 Oceans Burning 7:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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