Change of Skin

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 are 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

External links

| The Danse Society official website | Change of Skin at Discogs

[1] ttp://www.terrorizer.com/dominion/reviews-5/review-the-danse-society-change-of-skin/

[2] ttp://www.terrorizer.com/dominion/reviews-5/review-the-danse-society-change-of-skin/

[3] ttp://www.idieyoudie.com/2011/08/the-danse-society-change-of-skin/

[4] ttp://www.poponaut.de/danse-society-change-skin-p-10069.html

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