SKYBOX make music IN the vein of A DREAM I once had

you fucked with the sunshine… i think i’m gonna die

This Chicago foursome just released their second album but have only recently got some much deserved attention. Their latest album art is unfortunate because it sells them as a poorly-funded 90s-era college band as opposed to the pep-powerhouse that they are. To me Skybox are a mellowed-out middle-ground of ELO’s “Mr. Blue” and recent TBE faves Fred. “In A Dream” is not a jam for spazzing out too, but rather for enthused head bobbing in a stationary position. But that is not to say that a live show could not be thoroughly enjoyed. Having been around for longer than most of today’s blog darlings, I imagine these dudes know how to bring it. I haven’t heard the rest of Morning After Cuts yet but you can bet I’ll be tracking it down soon.

Bury your face in MySpace

Tagged as: skybox

January 29, 2010

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1 SeanO January 30, 2010 at 2:51 pm: Incredible song. Gotta say though, that art looks pretty gorgeous to me.
2 Dan F January 30, 2010 at 3:27 pm: Awesome song! Plus the album art looks great, you need to rewrite your words or take an art class.
3 Brandon @ TBE January 30, 2010 at 6:10 pm: Yeah, a solid jam! Just not my personal favorite art.
4 Brandon @ TBE January 30, 2010 at 6:14 pm: Alright, calm down. It's my personal opinion dude. I just don't think the album art is as dynamic and interesting as the music. One persons opinion. That's it. Besides, this is a music blog, nobody should care what I think about album art.
5 Duncan January 31, 2010 at 8:20 pm: Thanks for sharing this track. I like it.
6 Brandon @ TBE January 31, 2010 at 8:22 pm: no prob. I actually just got the album so there may be another post coming soon :)
7 Duncan January 31, 2010 at 8:24 pm: sweet
8 gavin77 February 23, 2010 at 1:03 am: sweet song, even better than various kitchen utensils! These guys rock, album art on first albums was kicka$$, same guy who has done some shins work.
9 Brandon @ TBE February 24, 2010 at 11:59 pm: Cant find anything about their first album anywhere :( Listening to “Various Kitchen Utensils” for the first time I bet they put on a great live show.