Change of Skin
| Change of Skin | ||||
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| Studio album by The Danse Society | ||||
| Released | 2011 | |||
| Genre | Gothic rock, new wave | |||
| Label | Society | |||
| Producer | The Danse Society | |||
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Change of Skin is the fourth studio album by English gothic rock band The Danse Society. It was released in 2011, through the band's own record label, Society. Released in a limited edition special glossy ‘Maltese cross’ 9-panel Digipak CD, incl. lyrics and artwork to each song. The Danse Society, one of the founder members of the Post punk & Goth movement in the 80s are back with a brand new album, their first since 1987.
Track listing
All tracks written by The Danse Society (Paul Nash, Maethelyiah, Paul Gilmartin and David Whitaker).
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Revelation" | 4:53 |
| 2. | "Change of Skin" | 5:10 |
| 3. | "God Cry" | 4:38 |
| 4. | "Black Dream" | 3:39 |
| 5. | "Slowfire" | 7:00 |
| 6. | "Fornication" | 4:12 |
| 7. | "Let me Sleep" | 3:16 |
| 8. | "Resurrection" | 4:58 |
| 9. | "Embrace of the Ice Swan" | 3:46 |
| 10. | "Vatican" | 4:29 |
| 11. | "Homelands" | 5:07 |
| 12. | "Sinking" | 3:57 |
| 13. | "End of Days" | 9:29 |
Critical reception
After 25 years since their previous release The Danse Society "return with arguably their finest ever moment".[1] New vocalist Maethelyiah replaces the missing Steve Rawlings, and Paul Nash fills in on bass as well as guitars. Terrorizer says "this still feels like a bold step forward, unfettered from the past".[2] I DIe You Die says "As a modern goth record, Change Of Skin is perfectly decent" [3] and Poponaut says "Stunning vocals as well as looks now compliment the bands always original dark and powerful sound" [4]
Personnel
- Paul Gilmartin – drums, production
- Paul Nash – guitar, production
- Maethelyiah – vocals, production
- David Whitaker – keyboards, production
References
- ↑ http://www.terrorizer.com/dominion/reviews-5/review-the-danse-society-change-of-skin/
- ↑ http://www.terrorizer.com/dominion/reviews-5/review-the-danse-society-change-of-skin/
- ↑ http://www.idieyoudie.com/2011/08/the-danse-society-change-of-skin/
- ↑ http://www.poponaut.de/danse-society-change-skin-p-10069.html
External links
| The Danse Society official website | Change of Skin at Discogs