• Skymark – Introduction
    • Skymark – More Than a Friend
    • Skymark – This First Special Feeling
    • Skymark – Yesterday's Flame
    • Skymark – A Better Place for The Next Generation
    • Skymark – Insomnia
    • Skymark – Our Shelter
    • Skymark – The Center of my Joy
    • Skymark – The Power of a Positive Smile
    • 1. Introduction
    • 2. More Than a Friend
    • 3. This First Special Feeling
    • 4. Yesterday's Flame
    • 5. A Better Place for The Next Generation
    • 6. Insomnia
    • 7. Our Shelter
    • 8. The Center of my Joy
    • 9. The Power of a Positive Smile

    SOTU and cult favourite Skymark is back! 'Virtual Stars' mixes up the influence of jazz, Brazilian fusion, boogie and soul - brought up to date via Skymark's unique production style. Another absolutely essential Skymark album release!

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