Reach for the Sky [Enhanced, Import]

Sutherland Brothers | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 1, 1999)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced, Import
• Label: Columbia Europe
• ASIN: B00000JO34
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #250,813 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. When The Train Comes

2. Dirty City

3. Arms Of Mary

4. Something Special

5. Love On The Moon

6. Aint Too Proud

7. Dr Dancer

8. Reach For The Sky

9. Moonlight Lady

10. Mad Trail

Editorial Reviews

1973's 'Reach for the Sky' is the third recording issued by the alliance of previously separate UK groups the Sutherland Brothers Band & Quiver. Their sweet vocal harmonies & bluesy tunesmanship made them a UK favorite. Includes their biggest hit 'Arms Of Mary', (which was later covered by the Everly Brothers on their 2nd comeback album), 'When the Train Comes', 'Dirty City', 'Ain't Too Proud' & six more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars They Reached It, February 28, 2000

By 

Jeff McCalib (Lynnwood, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Reach for the Sky (Audio CD)

This is possibly their best album, and contains their only charting U.S. single, Arms Of Mary. Concise hook filled pop songs with fine guitar work. When The Train Comes really grooves along. Still waiting for their other fine latter day albums, Slipstream, Night Comes Down, and Down To Earth, to come out on CD.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best of a great band, August 30, 2001

By 

ian colford - See all my reviews

This review is from: Reach for the Sky (Audio CD)

Simply put, Reach for the Sky represents the pinnacle of the Sutherland Brother's underappreciated output. Released in 1975, it contains 10 concise, melodic cuts and seems to exist well apart from its 1970s context. The recording is crisp and clear; the arrangements spare and invigorating. 25 years ago I awaited each new recording from this band and, sadly, not many more were forthcoming. If you haven't seen it yet, I highly recommend Gavin Sutherland's 2000 CD "Diamond's and Gold" (see http://www.gavinsutherland.net/).

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Country-Tinged Brit Pop, November 6, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Reach for the Sky (Audio CD)

By the time this record came out SB&Q was down to 4 members from the original 6. No matter, they were still great. The Albert's production is excellent, the band cooks on the When the train comes, Tim Renwick's guitar solo on Ain't to Proud to Beg is exquisite. There is not a bad song on the album - buy it and enjoy it.