Download this album for free: %s

The Symphony

by Chris Skinner View the credits

Play

Download

Write a review

License this music

rock experimental poprock rockpop classicrock

10 tracks

36:32

1	The Symphony	3:21
2	You & I (Could Save The World)	5:02
3	Epitome Of Lethargy	3:14
4	Gold	4:27
5	Blue Train	3:15
6	Somehow I Knew (The World Was Falling Apart)	3:42
7	Everything and Nothing (Refrain)	2:54
8	Set Me Free	2:31
9	Cats Eyes	5:04
10	Fly Away	3:02

Album description

Chris Skinner's first full solo release, "The Symphony" is a move towards towards establishing a definite and recognizable sound. Following on from his first release - "Moscow Satellites EP" -Chris attempts to tie down across 10 tracks a wide range of influences and merge them together under his own banner to create an album steeped in richly layered guitar licks, rumbling basslines, and soaring vocals.

Ever uneasy as a singer and frontman, Chris looks to showcase the guitar and songwriting skills he posseses, whilst, for the first time, bringing to the forefront in his mixes what vocal talent he retains.

The 10 tracks look to highlight a progression in both style and technique from the aforementioned EP and are reminiscent of a musician very much still developing as a recording artist.

A modern take on some classic sounds, and a veritable mix of PopRock and RockPop genres come together to create an album I hope will enjoy. Thanks for listening!

Write a review

Reviews

coldsun

An interesting sound

06/06/09

You have a voice that's half-way between Paul Weller and Pete Townshend, and a playing style that has both sting and melancholy in equal amounts - something that's not been heard since the early days of Joe Jackson. Your album is very well sequenced and just the right length - no filler whatsoever.

It was a pleasure to listen to - thank you for sharing!

zotz

Enjoying it so far, any chance for the lyrics to be posted?

09/09/09

Nice stuff. Would lyrics be too much trouble to post?

drew

AIIR

Good album

06/06/09

The album is very good, and I completely agree with the opinion that its material is already quite mature. I'd say it follows the brit alternative mainstream (yes, the word combination is pretty funny) more closely than Moscow Satellites, which remains my personal choice. The bluesish Cat's Eyes, nevertheless, is very sexy, so it definitely warms the soul of an oldtimer as me)
All in all, the album definitely worths the time it takes to listen to, and — believe me or not — the cover design is its weakest point (among a very, very few).

leggless

A Mature Follow Up

29/05/09

After the warm reception to deput EP 'Moscow Satellites' it was always going to be interesting how Chris Skinner would follow this up. And now we know, with a 'Symphony', it seems. The pop-rock flicks remain, and offer plenty of moments of the odd feeling of Jerry Cantrell guesting with Snow Patrol. More comfortable creating a sonic landscape, the music may benefit from a more prominent place in the mix for the often catchy vocals, which would further solidify the pop foundations of this record. A diverse and likeable record, stand-out moments include the title track and the intense sonic tapestry of 'You & I' and 'Gold'. Together, these songs offer a form of brutal pop-rock. Yet the 'Alabama 3-esque' driving rock of 'Everything & Nothing' just begs for a convertible on an endless Route 66, with the 8-track jammed to this track, and you wouldn't mind.