Skin
by Flume
User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 215 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 184 out of 215
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 215
  3. Negative: 20 out of 215
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  1. AiAmano
    May 28, 2016
    6
    I'm so sad. I was sooo hyped for this album. Turns out, it is just okay. Like how could you give this album a 10/10? There is so much filler, so much that sounds just unpurposeful and filler. The track with AlunaGeorge gives me nothing at all, it sounds so insanely boring and the vocals are so unnecessary. The same with When Everything Was New, that just leaves you with a feeling ofI'm so sad. I was sooo hyped for this album. Turns out, it is just okay. Like how could you give this album a 10/10? There is so much filler, so much that sounds just unpurposeful and filler. The track with AlunaGeorge gives me nothing at all, it sounds so insanely boring and the vocals are so unnecessary. The same with When Everything Was New, that just leaves you with a feeling of numbness from the nothingness that this song resembles. There is some really nice experimentation on this album, i really love Wall **** Take A Chance, Numb And Getting Colder and i enjoyed the singles from this album. But it just sounds so undistinct and boring. For the most part, the singles are radio worthy, so thats kind of a problem. Because i expect of Flume, that he releases music, that is not jus t generic but has a little more depth to it. He proved that in the past, no question, with songs like More Than You Thought, the Tennis Court remix as well as other remixes, Some Minds and Drop The Game. But i get very few of that on this album. It is just a unsuccinct mess with a little bit of spark to it. Sad, very sad.… Expand
  2. WellDun01
    Mar 20, 2020
    6
    A classic transition into the mainstream controlled by the suits. Not Flume's fault, but a shame he couldn't be trusted to hit out another classic.
    The highs on this are great, including the opener "Helix", "3", "Wall F*ck", "When Everything Was New", the intro to "You Know" is gorgeous, as too is the instrumental for "Innocence". But unfortunately the other collaborative efforts don't    A classic transition into the mainstream controlled by the suits. Not Flume's fault, but a shame he couldn't be trusted to hit out another classic.
    The highs on this are great, including the opener "Helix", "3", "Wall F*ck", "When Everything Was New", the intro to "You Know" is gorgeous, as too is the instrumental for "Innocence". But unfortunately the other collaborative efforts don't land like they did on his debut and on singles like "Some Minds". They feel like clear industry hook ups as opposed to natural collaborations. Where the DNA on his debut was filled with excitement and natural flare, this exudes restriction and deadlines.
    I am stoked with what he's done post this album and grateful that he's back to experimenting with clarity again. His mixtape was a great welcome back.    … Expand

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Austin Chronicle
    Sep 30, 2016
    67
    Skin goes Technicolor and bigger, effectively standing on the shoulders of Disclosure and giant stars including Skrillex, Diplo, and album collaborator/reinventor Beck.
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  2. Rolling Stone
    Jun 17, 2016
    70
    Restless versatility is all over the LP, generating the emotional crests and sensory overload a festival crowd demands, but with a nuance that'll make it work even if you aren't shirtless in the desert.
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  3. The Independent (UK)
    Jun 13, 2016
    100
    Skin is brilliant across the board.
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