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Beneath the Skin

Of Monsters and Men · 2015

48 min · 11 tracks · indie pop · indie folk

A vibrant tapestry of atmospheric melodies intertwined with introspective lyrics and rich vocal harmonies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • atmospheric melodies for introspection
  • rich harmonies for emotional connection
  • thoughtful lyrics for deep listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer short, standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2015, 'Beneath the Skin' is Of Monsters and Men's sophomore album, following their successful debut 'My Head Is an Animal' from 2011. By this time, the band had solidified their presence in the indie pop scene, aiming to expand their sound while coping with the pressures of fame after their breakout success.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Crystals 4:04
  • 2 Human 3:59
  • 3 Hunger 4:50
  • 4 Wolves Without Teeth 3:54
  • 5 Empire 4:22
  • 6 Slow Life 5:43
  • 7 Organs 4:32
  • 8 Black Water 4:13
  • 9 Thousand Eyes 4:02
  • 10 I of the Storm 4:36
  • 11 We Sink 4:22

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