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Skin

Panic Room Audio CD
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
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  • Audio CD (25 Jun 2012)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Antenna / Esoteric
  • ASIN: B007XCH1DC
  • Other Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 60,071 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Listen  2. Chameleon 6:52£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen  3. Screens 4:43£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen  4. Chances 5:54£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen  5. Tightrope Walking 7:08£0.89  Buy MP3 
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Listen  7. Velvet & Stars 3:15£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen  8. Freefalling 6:11£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen  9. Skin 5:18£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen10. Hiding The World 5:18£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen11. Nocturnal 7:47£0.89  Buy MP3 


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CD Description

Esoteric Recordings are pleased to announce the latest release on their front-line label, ESOTERIC ANTENNA, dedicated to new releases by both new acts and established artists. SKIN is the latest album from CLASSIC ROCK PROG Poll winners PANIC ROOM and is one of the most eagerly anticipated albums by a band on the new wave of British Progressive Rock groups. The album, the band s third, is arguably the finest yet by ANNE MARIE HELDER (Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards, Flute), JONATHAN EDWARDS (Keyboards), PAUL DAVIES (Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals), YATIM HALIMI (Bass) and GAVIN GRIFFITHS (Drums). SKIN is a dark and shimmering jewel, featuring 11 new and original tracks which all bear the hallmark sound of Panic Room - both powerful and intimate, passionate and playful, epic and yet truthful and heartfelt. The album has a vast and expansive feel : gracefully weaving its way through rock-solid riffs and potent grooves, there are moments of intense power, heart-stopping gravity, and delicate beauty. This is the sound and dynamic of Panic Room... brought to a new level. Featuring the unique style-play and musical freedom that Panic Room are famous for, and which has seen them transcend any genre or limitation, the album also unveils a distinct and deliciously dark sound all of its own... the sound of 'SKIN'. A stunning collection of songs, all telling a story of their own, the album has a definite feel and continuity at the same time; a distinct mood of its own. 'SKIN' is... beguiling, hypnotic, dark...sensual, emotional, and raw...beautiful, reflective, and true... The album title reflects all of the key elements in the music PANIC ROOM has created - the intimacy, the rawness and the power that is SKIN .

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CD Project By The Classic Rock Prog Magazine Poll Winners

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars I'm Looking At The Big Sky! 11 July 2012
Format:Audio CD
My impression is that Panic Room write & record in a quiet place looking out over rolling landscapes, seas & big skies. For me these are the kind of places it is best listened to; or with a glass of red wine in a quiet evening. It is a very clean sound, with excellent musicianship & sublime vocals. I wouldn't take too much notice of the prog rock label - it's a long way off Yes & Genesis. I occasionally yearn for a bit of volume from the keyboards, more guitar...a bit more bombast. I don't think they have peaked yet. I'm prepared to wait a little...
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Another good one but... 22 July 2012
By Snow
Format:Audio CD
The excellent Welsh band have released another good album with their new one Skin, which I pre-ordered from the band's website. The album cover perfectly conveys the music that escapes this dark little jewell. This album is further proof of the collective skills of the band and it is intriguing to see how they have developed away from their debut album Visionary Position. The new album is a more cohesive set than their opening album - which is how it should be I suppose. Though I do sometimes miss the epicness of that album's closing track The Dreaming - I wonder if the band will ever try something like that again?

Song for tomorrow kicks the cd off with the band in good form - Anne-Marie's vocals as strong as ever. It's a postitive start - though not quite as good as the previous album's opener - Freedom to breathe. Chameleon and Screens follow, both good efforts with the latter's energy a welcome contrast to other material on display here. The low point of the album for me, in sharp contrast to what other reviewers have said, is Chances. I find it a very lucklustre effort. I find the chours slightly irritating - though many others have described it as catchy. The song's not helped by the singer's declaration that "She's given more than a woman can give." Umm - not one that will be making its way onto my ipod.

Things quickly pick up again for the atmospheric tracks Tightrope Walking and, in particular, Velvet and stars which is stripped down (very effectively)to guitar and vocals. This is followed by my favourite song on the album, Freefalling. It's describing a parachute experience I believe. It boasts an easy, flowing rhythm and has a lightness of touch that contrasts with the mood of much of the album.

The title track Skin is another successful track, excellent vocals, but again not quite the equal of its counterpart Satellite - the brilliant title track from the previous album - which I believe is the best of their three albums to date. The album closer, Nocturnal has another winning vocal performance. The verse are simple, evocative - though not sure if the chorus quite does the song justice. The song climaxes with a winning blend of guitar, strings and vocals - ending the album on a high.

Good stuff as usual from the band. What stops this one from being a five star effort (for me) is that it lacks the dynamism that was so evident on their previous effort. Furthermore, Satellite had songs like Sunshine and I am the cat (not for everyone's taste!) that offered the listener a bit of humour and relief from the album's darker pieces. This one can occasionally be just a little too over-wrought at times for my tastes. But overall, Skin is still a very strong album which is further proof of what a talented band they are and comes highly recommended. But for someone wanting to try Panic Room out, I'd recommend Satellite first.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Another step up 21 July 2012
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Panic Room get better and better. If you like melodic prog with clever musicianship then you'll enjoy this. After only a couple of listens you'll start hearing the melodies in your head. A Song for Tomorrow leads the listener in gently, Chameleon is a great song, though not so obvious on the first listen. Screens, Freefalling and Skin are all "growers" while the guitar riff on Hiding the World lifts the end of the album. Saw one of their album launch shows & the songs play great live as well - get to see them later in the year if you can.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Boring and dull
That just about sums it up. Bland, boring, talent less vocals, non inspiring music, nothing else to say really. Not recommended.
Published 15 hours ago by Rapsy
5.0 out of 5 stars Good music
I can thoroughly reccomend this CD to all who like bands such as Delain and Karnataka. They really do have that Karnataka sound about them and I thoroughly enjoyed listening to the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by David Alec Pybus
4.0 out of 5 stars Great album from a new band for me!
I recently received a flyer from The Stables at Milton Keynes advertising a gig there for Panic Room. So i gave them a listen and thought wow they were really good. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Steve
2.0 out of 5 stars Prog who?
Anticipated this, as the short amazon-snippets sounded promising, at least melody-like. Boy, was I mistaken. Totally generic, run of the mill, standard mainstream pop music. Read more
Published 3 months ago by aphelion
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Band - Great Album
This is a great band live - go and see them if you can. And this is a great album.
Published 5 months ago by H. Davies
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting!
I bought this after hearing 'The Gathering Light' by Karnataka and reading that Panic Room was a band formed by ex-members. Read more
Published 7 months ago by S. Bateman
2.0 out of 5 stars Feeling too comfortable in your own 'Skin'....
Having played 'Satellite' over and over, as well as 'VP', and, deciding that Panic Room's version of 'Bitches Crystal' knocks spots off of the original, I was anticipating the new... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Colin Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Skin by Panic Room
I'm a Panic Room fan and have been looking forward to this album release after hearing a few of the tracks previewed live. Read more
Published 10 months ago by S. Crisp
4.0 out of 5 stars Buy this, buy Satellite and see them live!
I pre-ordered the album from the band themselves on the basis of the excellent previous album, Satallite, and numerous live shows over the last four years. Read more
Published 10 months ago by G. Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Pure Genius
I have had this CD on continuous rotation on the car stereo for a few days now and to be honest I have looked forward to getting into the car so I can hear it again and again. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mr. Martin G. Short
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