Dark Sky marked Jimmy Somerville's return to the dance-pop charts after a hiatus, showcasing his enduring falsetto on a collection of well-crafted electronic tunes. The album leans into the synth-pop and dance-pop sounds that defined his earlier career.
- Dark Sky was released on December 19, 1997, by Gut Records.
- The album features synth-pop and dance-pop elements characteristic of Somerville's signature sound.
- This release followed a period where Somerville had focused on other projects and personal matters.
Jimmy Somerville is a Scottish singer-songwriter known for his distinctive falsetto voice and his work in synth-pop and dance music. He first achieved fame in the 1980s as the lead singer of Bronski Beat and then The Communards before embarking on a solo career. This 1997 album followed a period of relative quiet for Somerville after his early 1990s successes, marking a return to recording for Gut Records.
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