The Sky Is Too High
Graham Coxon · 1998
36 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock
Melodic introspection intertwines with raw guitar riffs, creating a soundscape of emotional vulnerability and alternative rock grit.
Why this album works
'The Sky Is Too High' is notable for its departure from mainstream Britpop, showcasing Coxon's unique songwriting and guitar work. The album received positive reviews for its authenticity and set the stage for Coxon's subsequent solo career, influencing a wave of indie rock artists in the late '90s and early 2000s.
- Best for
- steady, reflective listening sessions melodic introspection and vulnerability gentle emotional exploration
- Context
- Released in 1998, 'The Sky Is Too High' was Graham Coxon's first solo album after his success as the guitarist for Blur. This period marked a significant shift as he explored more personal and experimental sounds outside of the Britpop umbrella that defined his earlier career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Blur· The Kooks· The Fratellis
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 That's All I Wanna Do Standout 4:29
- 2 Where'd You Go? Standout 3:36
- 3 In a Salty Sea 2:46
- 4 A Day Is Far Too Long 4:27
- 5 R U Lonely? 2:52
- 6 I Wish 4:47
- 7 Hard + Slow 2:26
- 8 Me You, We Two 2:38
- 9 Waiting 2:45
- 10 Who the Fuck? Standout 3:16
- 11 Mornin Blues 2:18
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