Skin - Melissa Etheridge
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7.2 out of 10

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  • Summary: Aside from the track "Heal Me," which includes background vocals by Laura Dern and Meg Ryan, this is a true solo effort for Melissa Etheridge, who wrote and performed all 10 tracks on this, her seventh album. Much of the music was written during her breakup with her long-time companion, and the songs reflect this experience.… Expand

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  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. Q Magazine
    80
    A harrowing, clearly autobiographical dissection of a decaying relationship. [Sep 2001, p.109]
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  2. CDNow
    80
    As someone previously known to wallow in her torment on occasion, Etheridge has found with her seventh studio release a newfound maturity that bodes well for both her emotional and musical future.
  3. All Music Guide
    60
    It is her unbridled honesty that drives this album right into your gut.
  4. Spin Cycle
    38
    Anyone hoping Etheridge has channeled her recent ups and downs into anything resembling vital rock and roll will be disappointed. Instead, she's sticking closer to the middle of the road than ever before.

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  1. SueH.
    10
    Her best to date.

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