This is the debut album from the session musician supergroup
Sky. The idea behind this band was to assemble virtuoso instrumentalists and adept composers who possess an appreciation for classical music, allowing it to infiltrate their own playing and writing. The concept was admirable, and was manifested more fully in future albums; however, on this recording the songs never seem to unfold completely. With the exception of
Kevin Peek's fiery adaptation of Antonio Ruiz-Pipó's Spanish guitar piece "La Danza," this album plods along with no apparent destination. Melodies seem undeveloped but trudge forth nevertheless, presumably for the sake of completing the album. Given the presence of world-class guitarist
John Williams, his contribution is hardly detectable, and
Francis Monkman's omnipresent harpsichord becomes tiresome midway through the album. And the monotonous rhythm of bassist
Herbie Flowers and drummer
Tristan Fry does nothing to alter the tediousness of these pieces. It would be a stretch to call this progressive or classical rock; it is merely instrumental pop/rock.