Graham Coxon - The Sky Is Too High [CD]

Experience the raw, lo-fi honesty of Graham Coxon's debut solo effort, The Sky Is Too High (1998). This essential album, featuring the single 'I Wish', marked a distinct departure from his work with Blur at the time, showcasing an uncompromisingly honest body of work. This release is part of a comprehensive reissue of Coxon's complete solo catalogue.

Key Album Significance

• Debut solo album from Graham Coxon, founding member of Blur.
• Features the single 'I Wish'.
• A lo-fi and honest collection of songs, considered a departure from his concurrent work with Blur.
• Contains material that hinted at sounds later explored on the Blur album featuring 'You're So Great'.
• Written, recorded, and produced entirely by Coxon, including the original artwork.

Artist Background

Graham Coxon is recognized as one of the most innovative guitarists of his generation. Beyond his foundational role in Blur, Coxon is an accomplished singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and visual artist who has released eight solo albums and frequently composes for film and TV. His adventurous musical spirit, which spans folk and Krautrock-inspired sounds, shaped the distinctive sound of Blur during their hit-making phase and continues in his solo career.

Specifications Summary

This audio CD is presented in an explicit lyrics format and is part of the reissue series covering Coxon's 9 studio albums and 2 soundtracks.