This 1967 debut captures The Cryan’ Shames at the height of the UK's psychedelic explosion, blending folk rock sensibilities with heavier, fuzzed-out explorations.
- Recorded in London and produced by Simon Napier-Bell, "A Scratch in the Sky" was released in June 1967 on Columbia Records.
- The album features a mix of original material and covers, showcasing the band's eclectic influences ranging from folk to harder psychedelic rock.
- Despite its promising release on a major label, the album failed to make a significant commercial impact and remains a cult item among collectors of 1960s psychedelic music.
The Cryan’ Shames were a British beat and psychedelic rock band that emerged in the mid-1960s. Despite a handful of singles, they are primarily remembered for this sole album, released during the peak of the psychedelic era.
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