| The World of Skin | ||||
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| Compilation album by | ||||
| Released | 1988 | |||
| Recorded | October – December 1986 | |||
| Genre | Dark wave | |||
| Length | 73:17 | |||
| Label | Product Inc. | |||
| Producer | Michael Gira | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
| Pitchfork | 7.9/10 [2] |
The World of Skin is an anthology album by The World of Skin, released in 1988 by Product Inc. [3]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "1000 Years" | Michael Gira | Jarboe | 4:01 |
| 2. | "Everything at Once" | Michael Gira | Michael Gira | 4:22 |
| 3. | "Cry Me a River" | Arthur Hamilton | Arthur Hamilton | 4:47 |
| 4. | "Breathing Water" | Michael Gira | Michael Gira, Jarboe | 4:22 |
| 5. | "Blood on Your Hands" | Michael Gira | Michael Gira | 3:52 |
| 6. | "Intro / Nothing Without You" | Michael Gira | Michael Gira, Jarboe | 5:43 |
| 7. | "We'll Fall Apart" | Michael Gira | Jarboe | 4:42 |
| 8. | "I Want to Be Your Dog" | Iggy Pop | Dave Alexander, Ron Asheton, Scott Asheton | 3:35 |
| 9. | "My Own Hands" | Michael Gira | Michael Gira | 4:38 |
| 10. | "Turn to Stone" | Michael Gira | Michael Gira, Jarboe | 5:20 |
| 11. | "Cold Bed" | Michael Gira | 2:24 | |
| 12. | "24 Hours" | Michael Gira | Michael Gira, Jarboe | 4:13 |
| 13. | "Red Rose" | Michael Gira | Jarboe | 4:29 |
| 14. | "One Small Sacrifice" | Michael Gira | Michael Gira | 6:42 |
| 15. | "Still a Child" | Michael Gira | Jarboe | 5:22 |
| 16. | "The Center of Your Heart" | Michael Gira | Michael Gira, Jarboe | 4:45 |
Adapted from The World of Skin liner notes. [4]
| Region | Date | Label | Format | Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1988 | Product Inc. | CD, CS, LP | PROD US 11 |
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