Keith Harris of Rolling Stone said, 'Restless versatility is all over the LP, generating the emotional crests and sensory overload a festival crowd demands, but with a nuance that'll make it work even if you aren't shirtless in the desert'. But maybe it's the sound of floodgates opening'. Stacey Anderson of Pitchfork said, ' short and snappy, gone too fast in an album that could've been streamlined to let moments like it shine. Luke Fowler of Pretty Much Amazing said, ' Skin is the sound of Flume reaching for great heights and almost grasping what he seeks there'. David Smith of the Evening Standard gave a similarly positive review, stating that 'this is music that can do much more than get feet moving'. The Independent 's Justin Carissimo gave the album a very positive review, stating that the album was 'the audio equivalent of ecstasy'. Derek Staples of Consequence said, 'Gearing up to be the next EDM crossover talent, Flume's sophomore effort, Skin, showcases a producer at ease with all of the sounds moving tickets at America's major festival events: hip-hop, indie pop, and EDM'.

Kahron Spearman of The Austin Chronicle said, ' Skin goes Technicolor and bigger, effectively standing on the shoulders of Disclosure and giant stars including Skrillex, Diplo, and album collaborator/reinventor Beck'. Heather Phares of AllMusic said, 'While it could have benefitted from some editing, Skin still shows a lot of growth-it's more mature, and more memorable, than Flume'. Aggregator AnyDecentMusic? gave it 6.8 out of 10, based on their assessment of the critical consensus. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalised rating out of 100 to reviews from professional publications, the album received an average score of 75, based on 11 reviews. Skin was met with generally positive reviews. Critical reception Professional ratings Aggregate scores ' Say It' featuring Swedish singer Tove Lo, was released as the album's third single on 20 April 2016. ' Smoke & Retribution' featuring American rapper Vince Staples and Australian singer Kučka, was released as the album's second single on 28 January 2016. ' Never Be like You' featuring Canadian singer Kai, was released as the album's lead single on 15 January 2016. Skin premiered via a Facebook live stream on, which also included video segments of Phil Taggart interviewing Flume at the album listening party in London. At the J Awards, the album was nominated for Australian Album of the Year. It also won the Best Dance/Electronic Album at the 2017 Grammy Awards. The album was named Album of the Year at the 2016 ARIA Music Awards. Skin received generally positive reviews and debuted at number one on the Australian Albums Chart, also peaking at number eight on the US Billboard 200. It features guest appearances from Kai, Vic Mensa, Kučka, Tove Lo, Vince Staples, Allan Kingdom, Raekwon, Little Dragon, AlunaGeorge, MNDR, and Beck. The album was Flume's second full-length release following his self-titled debut in 2012.

Stretenhas also claimed this EP could signal the first of many to follow up Skin, and if this initial offcut is anything to go by, we're in for a treat.Skin is the second studio album by Australian electronic musician Flume. The electro extravaganza clocks in at under the 15 minute mark, and the impeccable quality never drops throughout. 'v' and 'Quirk' are also shining moments, albeit brief ones, as the spotlight lies firmly fixed on 'Heater' throughout.įlume's Skin Companion EP 1 is effortlessly loaded with sure-fire hits, and it's puzzling as to why some didn't make the final cut of the Skin LP. Standout track 'Heater' eschews vocals entirely, instead focusing on with high-energy, flashy beats that spill over the sides and are definitely designed to be digested by radio. Manfredi's vocals complement the track perfectly and leave the impression that the sub-four minute number should have been included on the Skin album. Opening number 'TRUST' features Isabella Manfredi on vocal duties and begins with the slow jingle of a lullaby-esque tune before folding into a stunningly produced, repetitious beat. Flume, aka Harley Edward Streten, has finally aired those missing beats on the Skin Companion EP 1, a release which will only be availale on 12-inch vinyl and is available for purchase exclusively through independent record stores. When his latest LP Skin was released earlier in the year, eagle-eyed fans noticed that a selection of material posted on his Soundcloud album preview was missing from the final cut.

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