What makes Under Your Skin by Saliva notable?

While it did not achieve the same commercial heights as its predecessors, 'Under Your Skin' showcased Saliva's resilience in the evolving rock landscape. The album's lead single, 'Badass', received significant radio play, helping to maintain the band's presence in the nu metal scene during the early 2010s. Released on March 22, 2011, 'Under Your Skin' was Saliva's sixth studio album, coming after a lineup change that saw new guitarist Wayne Swinny and drummer Paul Crosby solidifying their sound. This album followed their earlier commercial successes, including the hit 'Click Click Boom', marking a period where they sought to refresh their musical direction while still appealing to long-time fans.

Who is Under Your Skin for?

Under Your Skin works well if you're into steady, consistent energy levels, short, impactful listening sessions and dynamic emotional journeys.

How many songs are on Under Your Skin?

Under Your Skin has 10 tracks, running approximately 33 minutes.

Under Your Skin

Saliva · 2011

33 min · 10 tracks · heavy metal

A blend of aggressive riffs and melodic hooks that encapsulates the essence of post-grunge nu metal.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Badass — As the lead single, this track embodies the album's combative spirit with infectious energy and catchy hooks that resonate with both old and new fans.
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Better Days — This song highlights a more introspective side of Saliva, blending heavy guitar work with lyrics about hope and perseverance, showcasing their lyrical depth.
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Never Should've Let You Go — This track features a more melodic approach, combining emotional vulnerability with powerful instrumentation, illustrating the band's versatility beyond heavy riffs.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

43 /100

Lowland

Higher than 2% of albums we've rated

The album features energetic riffs and contrasting vocal styles but lacks standout compositions.

What we noticed

The album opens with a high-energy track, 'Badass', which sets a fast tempo that is maintained through the first half of the record.
Several tracks feature alternating vocal styles between aggressive verses and melodic choruses, creating dynamic contrasts.
The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, providing a contrast to the earlier aggression and allowing for more introspective moments.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady, consistent energy levels
short, impactful listening sessions
dynamic emotional journeys
gritty and aggressive vibes

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Deep Cut — Solid entry in their catalog but not widely recognized or accessible.
Career context: Released on March 22, 2011, 'Under Your Skin' was Saliva's sixth studio album, coming after a lineup change that saw new guitarist Wayne Swinny and drummer Paul Crosby solidifying their sound. This album followed their earlier commercial successes, including the hit 'Click Click Boom', marking a period where they sought to refresh their musical direction while still appealing to long-time fans.
Stylistic neighbors: Mudvayne· Disturbed· Godsmack