What makes The Sky Is Mine by Alpha notable?

The Sky Is Mine received critical acclaim upon release, with notable recognition from publications like Dork and Clash Magazine for its lush production and atmospheric quality. The album further solidified Alpha's position in the trip hop scene, influencing subsequent artists who sought to explore similar sonic landscapes. Released in 2007, The Sky Is Mine is Alpha's third studio album, following their 2003 release, The Impossible Thrill. By this time, the band had already established themselves within the trip hop genre and was refining their signature sound, exploring deeper emotional themes and more complex arrangements.

How many songs are on The Sky Is Mine?

The Sky Is Mine has 12 tracks, running approximately 64 minutes.

The Sky Is Mine

Alpha · 2007

64 min · 12 tracks · trip hop

Ethereal soundscapes blend with haunting vocals, creating a dreamlike atmosphere that immerses listeners in its introspective journey.

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Stargazing — The opening track sets an enchanting tone with its layered instrumentation and dreamy vocal lines, encapsulating the album's ethereal essence.
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Burn Me Again — This track features poignant lyrics about vulnerability and longing, highlighted by a captivating melody that exemplifies the album's emotional depth.
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Home — With its reflective lyrics and haunting instrumentation, Home stands out as a meditation on belonging and identity, resonating deeply within the album's thematic core.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

57 /100

Foothills

Higher than 48% of albums we've rated

The album's ethereal sound and layered vocals create a cohesive, immersive experience, though it doesn't redefine its genre.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features tracks that build gradually in intensity, while the second half shifts to more subdued and reflective pieces.
Vocals are layered with ambient instrumentation, often creating a call-and-response effect between the voice and the soundscapes.
Several tracks incorporate extended instrumental passages that allow for atmospheric development without relying heavily on traditional song structures.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Stargazing 4:14
2 Surely 5:30
3 Brood 5:58
4 Push 3:50
5 Burn Me Again 5:21
6 May 4:08
7 Given Time 3:51
8 For the Wages 6:05
9 Home 4:13
10 Stumbled 5:24
11 Silver Bullet 4:33
12 A Little Poison 10:54

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