New Skin (CRX album)
New Skin | ||
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Studio album by CRX | ||
Released | October 28, 2016 | |
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Length | 30:32 | |
Label | Columbia | |
Producer | Josh Homme | |
Singles from New Skin | ||
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New Skin is the self-titled debut album by American rock band CRX. It was released on October 28, 2016.[3] Lead singer, Nick Valensi has described the album's sound as a mix of power pop and heavy metal, and has named The Cars, Cheap Trick and Elvis Costello as influences.[4]
Reception
Professional ratings | |
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Aggregate scores | |
Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 71/100[5] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
Consequence of Sound | (C+)[6] |
NME | [7] |
DIY | [8] |
The Observer | [9] |
New Skin received positive reviews, and currently holds a score of 71/100 on Metacritic based on seven reviews, indicating a "generally favourable" response.[5]
Track listing
All tracks written by Nick Valensi, except where noted. Additional music credits in brackets..
No. | Title | Lyrics | Length |
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1. | "Ways to Fake It" | Richie Follin, Valensi | 2:59 |
2. | "Broken Bones" | Valensi | 3:31 |
3. | "Give It Up" | Valensi | 3:52 |
4. | "Anything" | Valensi | 3:27 |
5. | "Walls" | Iva Davies, Valensi | 2:38 |
6. | "Slow Down" | Valensi, Darian Zahedi | 4:06 |
7. | "On Edge" (Safley, Valensi, Zahedi) | Jon Safley, Valensi, Zahedi | 1:53 |
8. | "Unnatural" | Valensi | 2:27 |
9. | "One Track Mind" | Valensi | 2:51 |
10. | "Monkey Machine" | Valensi | 2:48 |
Total length: |
30:32 |
Personnel
Credits adapted from LP liner notes.[10]
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References
- ↑ "Nick Valensi of CRX and The Strokes interview with Miles the DJ". YouTube. Retrieved 14 November 2016.
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- ↑ Doyle, Patrick. "Nick Valensi on New Side Project, State of the Strokes". Rolling Stone. Retrieved September 8, 2016.
- 1 2 "New Skin by CRX on Metacritic". Metacritic. Retrieved 24 November 2016.
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- ↑ Swann, Emma. "Album Review: CRX – New Skin". DIY. DIY. Retrieved 24 November 2016.
- ↑ Carnwath, Ally. "CRX: New Skin review – flickering embers of the Strokes". The Observer. Guardian News and Media Limited. Retrieved 24 November 2016.
- ↑ "crx-liner". Imgur.
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