Fleshwounds
Skin · 2003
43 min · 11 tracks · rock music
A gritty exploration of emotional turmoil wrapped in raw rock energy and Skin's powerful vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Faithfulness — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its haunting melody and introspective lyrics, introducing Skin's emotional complexity.
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Trashed — With its energetic beat and candid lyrics about reckless living, this song encapsulates the album's struggle between chaos and self-reflection.
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Listen to Yourself — This track stands out for its empowering message, urging listeners to embrace their true selves amidst societal pressures.
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'til Morning — The closing track features a poignant combination of vulnerability and strength, leaving a lasting emotional impact as it reflects on enduring love.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and vocal performance but lacks some cohesion in its pacing.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks that maintain a driving rock tempo, while the second half introduces slower, more introspective pieces.
- Skin's vocal delivery shifts between aggressive and vulnerable, often within the same song, creating a dynamic emotional range.
- Several tracks incorporate layered guitar riffs that build intensity before dropping to quieter moments, emphasizing lyrical themes of turmoil.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- introspective late-night reflections
- emotional lyrical explorations
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2003, Fleshwounds marked Skin's first solo album following the breakup of Skunk Anansie. At this point in her career, she sought to carve out her identity as a solo artist, stepping away from the band's mainstream success in the late '90s. This album reflects her transition into a more personal sound and lyrical depth after years of collaborative work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Placebo· Garbage· The Pretty Reckless
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Listen to Yourself
Skin confronts internal fears directly through an assertive and uplifting call to action.
This bold address shifts the perspective from self-doubt to empowerment, encouraging individuality at a time when conformity is often expected.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Faithfulness 4:03
- 2 Trashed 4:23
- 3 Don’t Let Me Down 3:30
- 4 Listen to Yourself 4:46
- 5 Lost 4:11
- 6 The Trouble With Me 3:34
- 7 I’ll Try 3:54
- 8 You’ve Made Your Bed 3:55
- 9 As Long as That’s True 4:10
- 10 Burnt Like You 2:24
- 11 ’til Morning 4:46
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