Beneath the Skin (Of Monsters and Men album) explained

Beneath the Skin
Type:studio
Artist:Of Monsters and Men
Cover:Beneath the Skin.png
Border:yes
Recorded:2014–2015
Length:48:33
Label:Republic
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Beneath the Skin is the second studio album by Icelandic indie folk band Of Monsters and Men; it was released on 8 June 2015 in Iceland,[1] and a day later in the rest of the world.[2] The album artwork and design was created by artistic director Leif Podhajsky.[3] It debuted at number three on US Billboard 200, and sold 61,000 copies in its first week, becoming the band's highest-charting album in the country.

The album title is derived from a lyric in the song "Human": "Plants awoke and they slowly grow beneath the skin."

The album was nominated for Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards.

Singles

"Crystals", "I of the Storm", "Empire", "Hunger" and "Wolves Without Teeth" were released as the album's singles.

Critical reception

Beneath the Skin received generally positive reviews from critics. Madison Vain of Entertainment Weekly stated, "Lyrics brim with woodsy imagery, and the sweet vocals elevate these campfire tunes into something extravagant.

Commercial performance

On the chart dated 27 June 2015, Beneath The Skin debuted at number 3 on the US Billboard 200 chart with 61,000 copies in the first week of its release (including 57,000 pure album sales), becoming the highest-charting album by the band there. Its first-week sales made it the best sales week of the band.[4]

The album also made it entry at number 10 on the UK Albums Chart, selling 8,437 copies.[5] It dropped to number 40 with 2,749 units in the second week on chart.[6]

Track listing

All songs are credited to Of Monsters and Men, but were actually written by the band's individuals and/or others. The actual writers are listed alongside the tracks.[7]

Music and lyric videos

There are three music videos, each for "Crystals", "Empire", and "Wolves Without Teeth". In addition, there are thirteen lyric videos.

Lyric videos

All the videos start with their title cards.

Music videos

Charts

Year-end charts

Chart (2015)! scope="col"
Position
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[8] 33
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[9] 32
Chart (2016)! scope="col"
Position
Icelandic Albums (Plötutíóindi)[10] 9

Notes and References

  1. Beneath The Skin. 27 May 2015. Rolling Stone. 22 May 2015.
  2. Coleman. Miriam. Of Monsters and Men Drop Lush New Single, Announce New Album. 18 March 2015. Rolling Stone. 16 March 2015.
  3. Web site: Of Monsters And Men - Beneath The Skin - Leif Podhajský. 5 October 2016.
  4. Web site: Caulfield. Keith. Muse Earns Its First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart. billboard.com. 17 June 2015. 17 June 2015.
  5. Web site: Official Charts Analysis: Muse's Drones fly to No.1 on sales of 72,863 - Music Week: Home Stream. mediaor.com. Music Week. 23 June 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150623085145/http://mediaor.com/post/121577946879/official-charts-analysis-muses-drones-fly-to. 23 June 2015. 15 June 2015.
  6. Web site: Johnes. Alan. Official Charts Analysis: Muse's Drones hover at No.1 for second week - Music Week: Home Stream. mediaor.com. 22 June 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150622120250/http://mediaor.com/post/122155577114/official-charts-analysis-muses-drones-hover-at. 22 June 2015. 22 June 2015.
  7. Web site: BMI - Repertoire Search . 5 October 2016 .
  8. Top Canadian Albums – Year-End 2015. Billboard. 12 November 2020.
  9. Top Rock Albums – Year-End 2015. Billboard. 12 November 2020.
  10. Web site: Tónlistinn – Plötur – 2016. Plötutíóindi. is. 1 April 2022.

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