‘Beneath the Skin’ is the second studio album by Icelandic band ‘Of Monsters and Men‘ in which they take a more introspective and darker turn compared to their debut. Released in 2015, the album delves deeper into personal themes, exploring issues of identity, anxiety, and vulnerability. Tracks like ‘Crystals’ and ‘Empire’ maintain the band’s signature anthemic quality but are paired with a more brooding and atmospheric production. The vocal interplay between Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir and Ragnar Þórhallsson remains a highlight, with each song featuring emotionally charged lyrics. While the album didn’t achieve the same commercial success as their debut, it was praised for its emotional maturity and experimentation with a more somber tone.
Listen to ‘Beneath the Skin’ on Spotify
