Western Skies

Roddy Frame is possessed of genius. This is an achingly beautiful record. Western skies is my favorite record he has done to date .a very intimate collection of songs here. It is it as expansive sounding as North Star but is more intimate. Title track is very unique and the production is stellar

Let me just start by saying that I have been a Roddy Frame fan since the release of his first CD back in 1983, "High land, Hard rain." It was a new sound, it was fresh and I just loved Roddy Frame's playful guitar work. The sound and feeling of the music was almost electric and the excitement in his voice was as if he had something to shout about. Ever since then I have collected every Aztec Camera album, single, extended version, b-side and collectible available. However I am completely disappointed with his last two efforts, "Surf" and especially, "Western Skies." It doesn't sound like he has anything to shout about anymore. He sounds uninspired and almost bored at times. If you are a fan of Roddy Frame you should definitely do yourself a favor and instead of buying, "Western Skies" get your self a copy of Aztec Camera's greatest hits instead. You'll be happy you did.

First of all, I'm not one of those who believes Roddy's early work was his best. In fact, I consider later work such as "Frestonia" and "Dreamland" among his best. "Western Skies", however, even outshines these. From the hauntingly beautiful opening title track, this CD demands you sit up and listen to Roddy's emotive voice, poetic lyrics, and vituoso guitar playing. It's a shame he hasn't gotten the recognition he deserves. When I went to a local US Virgin Megastore looking for this CD, after spelling the name to the clerk, he reported he didn't have it, and most of his stuff was "out of print". Oh well. On the other hand I kind of enjoy having this as my very own personal music. But do yourself a favor and buy this CD. If you're not captivated by it like I was, I can't help you.

Been a fan since Just Like Gold and would rate this as approachable as The North Star and a bit more well-rounded. Surf was great and impressive artistically, but didn't offer the broad appeal of TNS or WS. Jumpout catchy tunes like Portastudio is a great way to end the CD; The guitar in your left year is quite fun.A must buy for any Aztec Camera fans who hasn't bought a Roddy CD since the 80s or 90s.Hopefully he will tour the US.

I have listened to Roddy Frame's music since 1983 when Aztec Camera's High Land, Hard Rain came out. He is an amazing singer/songwriter/guitarist. There has always been an amazing depth to his music, even when he was just a teenager starting out. He has matured over the years and so has his music. Like another reviewer said, He just keeps getting better and better. If there is anyone who deserves to have success it is Roddy Frame. Buy this album, buy all of his albums! You will not be disappointed.

best of 3 outstanding "solo" albums, North Star, Surf and now Western skies. Songs such as Bowie tribute "Rock god" and the best song that Roddy has written "world in worlds" define this album as a classic. Roddy gets better as he gets older

lOVED AZTEC CAMERA SINCE THE '80.THIS NEW ALBUM IS POSITIVE, MATURE AND SIMPLY SURPRISING.HOPE TO SEE RODDY LIVE AGAIN (GREAT EXPERIENCE...HIS VOICE CAN GIVE SO MANY EMOTIONS!)MAYBE IN ITALY THIS TIME.THANKS RODDY FOR YOUR MUSIC AND FOR YOUR LATEST SONGS AND LYRICS.LOVE SO MUCH ".. IF LIFE COULD TASTE THAT GOOD AGAIN I SWEAR I'LL NEVER COMPLAIN.."e.