Editor’s Note: The Albumism staff has selected what we believe to be the 110 Best Albums of the 2010s, representing a varied cross-section of artists, genres, and styles. Click “Next Album” below to explore each album in the list or for easier navigation, view the full introduction & album index here.
OF MONSTERS AND MEN | Beneath The Skin
Republic (2015)
Selected by Andy Healy
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Icelandic indie folk pop band Of Monsters and Men deliver an album of rousing, epic, inspired songs in Beneath the Skin. Filled with space and broad landscapes the album is a charge to the soul with warm instrumentation and lush harmonies. Songs like “Wolves Without Teeth,” “Crystals,” “I of the Storm,” and “Hunger” are filled with emotion, lament, and passion, hardwiring their way to your heart. I played this album endlessly upon its release, making it the perfect album for the golden hour and beyond. A beautiful sonic exploration that calms in one moment and rallies the next.
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