SkyBabyRecords Est. 1999 – A 25th Anniversary Celebration by Paul Terry is a grand retrospective honoring 25 years of the indie label SkyBabyRecords. Released on November 15, 2024, this 25-track compilation, curated by the multi-award-nominated composer and songwriter Paul Terry, showcases his prolific work across various genres, including soundtracks, acoustic, rock, orchestral, and electronic music.
The album opens with “The Lone Moon Incident,” a brief yet evocative 48-second track featuring writhing strings and ethereal, feminine echoes, setting a cinematic atmosphere. Track 4, “The Disappearance (feat. Silas Miami & Lana Crowster),” presents a poignant contrast with its deep, heavy strings and a layered duet of passionate male vocals intertwined with soft, ambient female vocals, blending tenderness with drama.
Paul Terry’s Cellarscape project shines on “The Same Place (feat. Anneke van Giersbergen),” where glistening guitar chords and romantic string swells elevate a duet between his deep, rich voice and Anneke’s sweet, soaring vocals. The result is a dreamy, cinematic love song.
Track 14, “Bite Me (She Said),” electrifies the collection with its sparkling cymbals and playful energy. Terry’s suave vocals convey an obsession with an enchanting woman, accented by backing vocals chanting “Bite me,” making it a lively and charismatic highlight.
“Pandemic, Hope, Preserve” broods with a mysterious, droning soundscape that embodies the gravity of its titular themes. Later, “Wee Willie, Outriders, Mimi Rodin” creates an intriguing sonic journey, with jingling percussion and shimmering melodies alternating between haunting and groovy, punchy rhythms.
With SkyBabyRecords Est. 1999 – A 25th Anniversary Celebration, listeners are invited into the entirety of Paul Terry’s rich musical career, from cinematic scores to energetic anthems, honoring 25 years of independent artistry.
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Review by: Naomi Joan