Our Two Skins
by Gordi
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. The Line of Best Fit
    Jun 26, 2020
    85
    On Our Two Skins, Payten reckons with big decisions and big changes, claiming them as part of her life to beautiful effect.
  2. Beats Per Minute
    Jun 30, 2020
    83
    Her second album is an unpretentious thrill, the nature of its creation inextricably linked to its lyrical outlook, made by a woman who’s been through the wringer but has emerged from a period of turmoil daringly and undoubtedly herself.
  3. PopMatters
    Jun 26, 2020
    80
    Our Two Skins is an album full of emotions – sadness, happiness, hope, love, loss – and all of it deeply felt and straight from the heart.
  5. Pitchfork
    Jul 2, 2020
    76
    Payten’s writing is strong enough that she pulls off worthwhile takes on familiar themes. ... Her lyrics only falter when Payten sounds aware of her audience, becoming self-consciously clever.
  6. Pitchfork
    Jul 2, 2020
    76
    Payten’s writing is strong enough that she pulls off worthwhile takes on familiar themes. ... Her lyrics only falter when Payten sounds aware of her audience, becoming self-consciously clever.
  7. American Songwriter
    Jul 16, 2020
    70
    Ultimately, Our Two Skins is an album that begs closer examination to fully flesh out those deeper designs.
  8. AllMusic
    Jun 26, 2020
    70
    Warbled, atmospheric electronics eventually expand the sound design, as do subsequent tracks, like the bright, harmonic full-band pop of second track "Unready" and the lush, shimmery "Limits," whose arrangement includes scuttling electronic drums. The sparer tracks are where Gordi really excels, though.
  9. Exclaim
    Jun 26, 2020
    70
    Traces of previous collaborators and tourmates such as Bon Iver, Fleet Foxes, Troye Sivan and S. Carey can be found in these songs, along with the bright folk-pop energy of Maggie Rogers, yet Gordi stands out from her peers on the strength of her direct, melancholic voice and honest lyricism.

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. Sammyboo21
    Jul 7, 2020
    9
    This is easily some of the best writing in an album in 2020.It also has the most beautiful piano ballads I have heard all year.
  2. Fajitas14
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    I didn’t like this album the song and lyrics not good at all I hope make better albums
  3. CharlieBonner
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is more stripped back than its predecessor, however, it's still a beautiful piece of work. Stand out tracks include "Aeroplane bathroom",This is more stripped back than its predecessor, however, it's still a beautiful piece of work. Stand out tracks include "Aeroplane bathroom", "Radiator", "Look like you". Bring tissues.… Full Review »
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