Released 30 years ago
Beneath the Skin
Collide · 1996
59 min · 12 tracks · industrial rock
A haunting blend of ethereal vocals and mechanical rhythms that captures the tension between beauty and darkness.
Top tracks — play these first
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Beneath the Skin — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its atmospheric soundscapes and introspective lyrics, showcasing Collide's innovative blending of genres.
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Violet's Dance — This opening track sets a captivating tone with its rhythmic pulse and ethereal vocals, effectively drawing listeners into the album's darkly enchanting world.
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Falling Up — With its juxtaposition of melodic hooks against a backdrop of industrial noise, this track exemplifies Collide's ability to balance accessibility with experimental edge.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends ethereal vocals with mechanical rhythms, creating a distinctive sound within industrial rock.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a consistent use of layered electronic textures that create a dense atmosphere, while the fourth track introduces a more stripped-down arrangement.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Deep
The verse shifts perspectives unexpectedly, revealing an internal dialogue that deepens the emotional weight of the song.
This structural choice highlights vulnerability through a sudden change in narrative voice, enhancing listener engagement with personal themes of introspection.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Violet's Dance 3:17
- 2 Beneath the Skin 6:18
- 3 Falling Up 5:04
- 4 Deep 3:17
- 5 Black 4:13
- 6 Strange 5:18
- 7 Dreams and Illusions 6:13
- 8 Have Faith 4:58
- 9 Pandora's Box 7:58
- 10 95&7 2:21
- 11 Deep (Christ Analogue remix) 3:45
- 12 Beneath the Skin (Subconscious remix) 7:16
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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