Skin Companion EP 1[1][2] is an extended play (EP) by Australian electronic musician Flume. The four-track EP was written during the production of Flume's studio album, Skin.[3]

Skin Companion EP 1
EP by
Released25 November 2016
Genre
Length13:26
Label
ProducerHarley Streten
Flume chronology
Skin
(2016)
Skin Companion EP 1
(2016)
Skin Companion EP 2
(2017)

It was released digitally and on vinyl, by Future Classic on 25 November 2016.

Background

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In August 2016, Flume announced the release of the EP. It follows the release of his second studio album, Skin and is "some more music that was written around the same time" as that album.[4]

Flume said: "I've been overwhelmed by the support you guys have shown for Skin over the past few months and I wanted to share some more music that was written around the same time. The first Skin Companion EP is a 12" of songs we are releasing in November. It will be available on vinyl at lots of great indie record stores around the world."[5]

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Pitchfork6.6/10[6]

Nathan Reese of Pitchfork said that Skin Companion EP 1 is a "lithe, quirky, understated EP".[6]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Harley Streten

Skin Companion EP 1 track listing
No.TitleLength
1."TRUST" (featuring Isabella Manfredi)3:17
2."V"2:29
3."Heater"4:05
4."Quirk"3:36
Total length:13:26

Charts

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Chart (2016) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[7] 29
US Top Dance/Electronic Albums (Billboard)[8] 3

References

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  1. ^ "Skin Companion EP I". iTunes Australia. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
  2. ^ "Skin Companion EP I (Indie Exclusive) Vinyl 12". Turn Table Lab. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
  3. ^ "Listen to Flume's new 'Skin' companion EP". Dancing Astronaut. 23 November 2016. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
  4. ^ "Flume Announces New Skin Companion EP". Pitchfork. 31 August 2016. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
  5. ^ "Flume announces Skin companion EP due out in November". Consequence of Sound. 1 September 2016. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
  6. ^ a b Reese, Nathan (14 December 2016). "Flume: Skin Companion EP I". Pitchfork. Retrieved 16 August 2017.
  7. ^ "ARIA Australian Top 50 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. 5 December 2016. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
  8. ^ "Flume Chart History (Top Dance/Electronic Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 6 December 2016.