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Skying is the third studio album by the Horrors, a British band from Southend-on-Sea, Essex. Released in 2011 on XL Recordings, the album was self-produced by the band and reached No. 5 on the UK Albums Chart. The record is characterized by expansive synth textures, reverberant guitars, and psychedelic production, marking a continued departure from the group's earlier garage punk sound.

It includes the singles 'Still Life,' 'Changing the Rain,' and 'I Can See Through You.'

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Is Skying the Horrors' third album?

Yes, Skying is the Horrors' third studio album, released in 2011. It followed Strange House (2007) and Primary Colours (2009).

Did the Horrors produce Skying themselves?

Yes, Skying was self-produced by the Horrors. The band recorded it in their own studio in London, giving them more control over the broader psychedelic and synth-based sound.

Did Skying chart in the UK?

Skying reached number five on the UK Albums Chart in 2011. It was one of the Horrors' most commercially successful releases.

What are the standout tracks on the Horrors' Skying?

The album's single 'Still Life' became one of the Horrors' best-known songs. The expansive, synth-led sound also defines tracks like 'Changing the Rain' and 'Moving Further Away.'

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