Touch the Sky

Released in 2010, Touch the Sky serves as a pivotal bridge in Ben Cooper's discography, arriving between the haunted, conceptual 'Ghost' and the massive 'Family Tree' trilogy. While technically an EP, it gained significant cultural traction due to the inclusion of 'Welcome Home,' which became a global indie-folk anthem after its use in high-profile commercial campaigns. The record showcases Cooper's transition from the lo-fi experimentation of his early work toward a more polished, 'chamber-folk' sound characterized by dense vocal arrangements and orchestral flourishes achieved through bedroom-studio ingenuity. Notably, the EP includes an acoustic reimagining of 'Glory,' a standout from his debut, highlighting his interest in re-contextualizing his own mythology. Critics noted the album's ability to balance accessible, hook-driven songwriting with the idiosyncratic, found-sound percussion that defines the Radical Face project.