Category Archives: Press

2023

The Skys – 2019 – Automatic Minds

 

Prolusion. Lithuanian band The Skys have a history that goes back to the 1990’s, and their first few studio recordings also dates back to that decade. It would take almost a decade before the band were ready with their debut album “Postmodern Game” however, and a fair few years went by before they were ready with their second album. Following this they have released new material every few years, and currently they have four studio productions to their name. “Automatic Minds” is the most recent of these, and was self-released in 2019.

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2021

THE SKYS „Automatic minds“ (2019, The Skys leidimas). Recenzija. Šiuo albumu The Skys suformavo „savo veidą“, ir tuo viskas pasakyta

Tiems, kurie gimė „pačiu laiku“, kai dar nebuvo sukonstruotas kompaktinis diskas ir pasaulis dar nebuvo „nučiuožęs“ iki trečiojo pasaulinio, vadinamo covid -19, teko matyti, o kai kuriems ir rankose vartyti juodą (dažniausiai, nors būdavo ir spalvotų) vinilo plokštelę. Ant jos etikečių būdavo žymimos pusės – A, B (pirmoji – antroji, geroji – blogoji, tamsioji – šviesioji, matoma – nematoma, žinoma-nežinoma ir panašiai…)

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2020

Automatic Minds on Background Magazine

Lithuanian four piece formation The Skys was founded in 1995, and turned into a leading Art rock band in their country during the years. The band has released a series of productions: the cassettes Civilized in 1997 and Dreams (EP) in 1999, and the CD’s Postmodern Game (2004), Colours Of The Desert (2011, see review), Journey Through The Skies (2014, see review) and recently Automatic Minds (2019). In 2008 I witnessed The Skys on the legendary annual Dutch Progfarm festival, I remember that the band made friends with its tasteful and melodic prog. … Continue reading →

2020

Automatic Minds on Rezonatz

I first came across Lithuanian band The Skys back in 2006 when I reviewed their debut CD ‘Postmodern Game’ (which followed on from two low profile cassettes). It is safe to say that over the years they haven’t been the most prolific act, and have had a few line-up issues, but Jonas Čiurlionis (vocals, guitars) has been there since the very beginning, while Božena Buinicka (keyboards, vocals) was around in time for the second album. … Continue reading →

2020

Automatic Minds on Progarchives.com

Review by kev rowland
SPECIAL COLLABORATOR Honorary Reviewer

I first came across Lithuanian band The Skys back in 2006 when I reviewed their debut CD ‘Postmodern Game’ (which followed on from two low profile cassettes). It is safe to say that over the years they haven’t been the most prolific act, and have had a few line-up issues, but Jonas Čiurlionis (vocals, guitars) has been there since the very beginning, … Continue reading →

2020

Automatic Minds on Sea of Tranquility

I first became familiar with the Lithuanian progressive rock band The Skys and their 2011 release titled Colours of the Desert, reviewed on his site. Unfortunately that was the last I heard of the band so I have some catching up to do. Anyways, I quite enjoyed that album although it has been a long time but to my welcomed surprise their latest effort arrived for review titled Automatic Minds. I’ll say this right from the start, this is a superbly crafted melodic progressive rock album and the more I listen, the more I dig it. … Continue reading →

2020

Automatic Minds on HRH Mag

When you listen to a band like The Skys, especially the latest album Automatic Minds, you instantly feel as though you’re in safe hands…it feels and sounds very familiar and there’s good reason for that. They are Lithuania’s biggest and best rock band for starters. Not much competition you may think and you’d be right really, especially by comparison to other countries, but that doesn’t stop it being cool. Imagine being the best band in your country! … Continue reading →

2020

Automatic Minds on The Progressive Aspect

Article by: Tony Colvill

Okay, on first listen, it’s an interesting ride. I was expecting more in the vein of the last album, different tunes but the same style. This is different, the influences are there still, but this is truer to The Skys rather than those who influenced them. And I like it. I have listened to much that is progressive, symphonic, mellow recently, and loved it, but this is progressive rock! … Continue reading →