Curved Air - Airconditioning (2025 Reissue)

A groundbreaking album that fused progressive rock with classical and electronic influences. Originally released in 1970, "Airconditioning" was one of the first rock albums to be issued as a picture disc, and it captured the attention of listeners with its innovative sound and genre-defying approach. Led by the captivating vocals of Sonja Kristina, Curved Air’s lineup included Francis Monkman on keyboards and guitar, Darryl Way on electric violin, and Florian Pilkington-Miksa on drums, each bringing a distinct musical voice to the album. Tracks like "It Happened Today" and "Vivaldi" showcase the band’s technical prowess and artistic vision, blending rock energy with classical complexity.