Ten Songs for Another World
The World of Skin · 1990
42 min · 10 tracks · art rock
Haunting melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating an ethereal soundscape that lingers long after the final note fades.
Top tracks — play these first
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Please Remember Me — This opening track sets a somber tone with its evocative lyrics and haunting melody, encapsulating the album's emotional depth and thematic concerns.
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Black Eyed Dog — A standout moment on the album, this track features stark lyrical imagery paired with minimalist instrumentation that highlights the band's introspective style.
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Mystery of Faith — Closing the album, this track blends existential themes with lush soundscapes, leaving listeners with a sense of contemplation and wonder.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's unique sound and structure create a compelling listening experience that rewards repeated plays.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a slow, haunting melody that sets a reflective tone, which is maintained through the first half of the tracklist.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create an ethereal quality, particularly in 'Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes' and 'Black Eyed Dog'.
- The use of unconventional song structures is evident, with tracks like 'A Parasite and Other Memories' shifting dynamics unexpectedly.
- The final track, 'Mystery of Faith', concludes with a gradual fade-out, leaving a lingering sense of introspection.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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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Everything for Maria
The refrain repeats a promise of devotion amidst an atmosphere of uncertainty.
This repetition emphasizes the tension between commitment and doubt, enhancing the song's emotional impact.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Please Remember Me 5:07
- 2 Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes 1:59
- 3 The Child's Right 3:33
- 4 Everything for Maria 5:07
- 5 I'll Go There, Take Me Home 3:55
- 6 Black Eyed Dog 4:00
- 7 A Parasite and Other Memories 3:01
- 8 Dream Dream 5:36
- 9 You'll Never Forget 3:28
- 10 Mystery of Faith 6:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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