Leanan Sidhe - Our Early Childhood Skies

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Album Review: Our Early Childhood Skies by Leanan Sidhe Alright, let’s talk about Our Early Childhood Skies. This 1987 gem from Italy is one of those albums that kinda sneaks up on you. It’s not perfect, but man, does it have character. Leanan Sidhe—a name I still can’t pronounce right—delivers a mix of New Wave and Psychedelic Rock that feels like stepping into a dreamy, slightly off-kilter world. And hey, props to Amtal Records for putting this out back in the day. First off, shoutout to the credits because they’re wild. The band didn’t just phone it in; they handled everything themselves. Artwork? Check. Words and music? Double check. Even the photography has this moody vibe, thanks to Paolo Scarpelli. You can tell these folks cared about every detail. Plus, Tiziano Bellucci on engineering duties kept things tight without losing that raw edge. Now, onto the tracks. There are some real standouts here, but two stuck with me: “Samain Night” and “Breathing Stories Into A Dream.” “Samain Night” kicks things off with this eerie yet groovy energy. Think foggy streets, neon lights flickering, and maybe a ghost or two hanging around. The bassline slinks along while the synths shimmer like stars through clouds. It’s catchy as hell, but there’s also this weird melancholy lurking underneath. Kinda makes you wanna dance and cry at the same time, y’know? Then there’s “Breathing Stories Into A Dream,” which is basically what happens when someone pours their soul into a song. The vocals are haunting, almost whispery, and the guitars swirl around like you’re floating in space. Every note feels deliberate, like Leanan Sidhe was trying to capture something fragile and beautiful. Honestly, it gave me chills the first time I heard it—and even now, years later, it still hits hard. The rest of the album isn’t bad either. Tracks like “Islands Of Nowhere” and “Forestland By His Mountains” keep the psychedelic vibes rolling, though they don’t quite hit the same highs as the ones I mentioned. Still, it’s cool how each song paints its own little picture, like flipping through pages of a storybook. What really gets me thinking, though, is how underrated this album seems. Like, why isn’t everyone talking about Leanan Sidhe? Maybe it’s because they were tucked away in Italy during the ‘80s, doing their own thing far from the mainstream spotlight. Or maybe it’s because the album doesn’t fit neatly into any one box—it’s too rock for synthheads, too trippy for rock purists. Either way, it’s a shame more people haven’t stumbled across this record. Here’s the kicker: listening to Our Early Childhood Skies feels like finding an old photograph in your attic. It’s faded and imperfect, sure, but it tells a story that stays with you long after you’ve put it down. So if you’re into stuff that’s a bit left-of-center, do yourself a favor and give this one a spin. Who knows? You might just find your new favorite hidden treasure. Oh, and random thought: whoever designed that cover art deserves a medal. That thing looks like a fever dream come to life.

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Artist: Leanan Sidhe
Album: Our Early Childhood Skies
Rating: 3.25

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Islands Of Nowhere
Forestland By His Mountains
Old Sailor And His Travels
A Better Way
December Stars Remembrance
Samain Night
Breathing Stories Into A Dream

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Leanan Sidhe - Breathing stories into a dream
Leanan Sidhe - Forestland by his mountains
Leanan Sidhe - Samain night
Leanan Sidhe - December stars remembrance
Leanan Sidhe - Old sailor and his travels
Leanan Sidhe - Islands of nowhere
Leanan Sidhe - A better way

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Catalog Numbers

AMTAL 1, SP/AMTAL 1

Labels

Amtal Records

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 12"
  • Mini-Album

Companies

RoleCompany
Printed ByGraphyche Magica 2000
Distributed ByToast
Produced ForAmtal Records
Recorded AtT.M.B. Studios
Published ByGlobal Art System SRL

Credits

RoleCredit
ArtworkLeanan Sidhe
CoverChristian Fischerman Wright
EngineerTiziano Bellucci
Executive-ProducerSimone Fringuelli
Photography ByPaolo Scarpelli
ProducerFabio Crescioli
Mixed ByFabio Crescioli
Words ByLeanan Sidhe
Music ByLeanan Sidhe

Notes

  • Recorded in September 1987 at TMB Studio.
  • Home recording at Christian Fisherman Wright Studios.
  • Printed Inner Sleeve
  • Global Art System SRL Edizioni Musicali
  • SP/AMTAL 1 on spine.
  • AMTAL 1 on label and back cover.

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, etched): AMTAL 1 LA PROVA... ASPETTANDO
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, etched): AMTAL 1 - LA REGOLA ... FINO ALLA FINE !

About Leanan Sidhe

Alternative rock band from Firenze, Italy.

Members

  • Marco Cioni

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a cool fact: The album *Our Early Childhood Skies* by Leanan Sidhe is a hidden gem from Italy’s 1987 rock scene. It blends New Wave and Psychedelic Rock, creating a dreamy, otherworldly vibe. What makes it even more special? Every aspect of the album, from the music to the lyrics and artwork, was crafted by Leanan Sidhe themselves. It’s like a one-person masterpiece with a little help from talented friends, like photographer Paolo Scarpelli and producer Fabio Crescioli. Tracks like "Samain Night" and "Forestland By His Mountains" feel like sonic journeys into another world. Not your typical rock album!