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Beneath the Skin EP (High Resolution Master)

by S J Denney

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1.
Slow Burn(er) 06:40
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Am I really to blame? This flame burns inside of me I’ve got nothing to gain From telling the truth Now there’s something to lose So I’m moving on with my life Cause I was right all along It’s a slow burn That’s what I’m running from Yes, it’s a slow burn That’s what I’m running from today I can’t keep this hidden away… Slow burner Slow burner Slow burn away Slow burner Slow burner You’re here to stay Do you really believe- That did your best for me, with your love? You were blinded by greed And keeping control (That’s not love) All you’ve given to me Is an empty hole in my life I’m scared of what I’ll become It’s a slow burn That’s where I’m coming from It’s a slow burn Yeah, that’s where I’m coming from today You can’t keep me hidden away… Slow burner Slow burner Slow burn away Slow burner Slow burner You’re here to stay But there’s hope And it hides under every horizon For a soul- That you’re no longer keeping your eyes on (Don’t you know?) If you can hear me- Do you still think that you were the wise ones? (Don’t you know?) If you can hear me- Then set me free… Slow burner Slow burner Slow burn away Now it’s time to reflect On what lies ahead for me All those things that you said Were bending the truth And I’m done It’s a slow burn
2.
Out of Harm's Way 03:47
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Where do you get it from? It could have been anyone In a sky so bright You’re like the loneliest star Far from it all With a heart full of emptiness Just who am I dealing with? Will you ever change- The games, and tricks that you play? Far from it all I’m thinking that you never knew me well But it feels much better Knowing I can tell myself That I am out of harm’s way At least I’m out of harm’s way I wonder if you ever see the sun And I don’t know whether You can feel the consequence So tell me What do you want for me? I’m not going back again To the life I had Before my lucky escape Far from it all I’m out of harm’s way At least I’m out of harm’s way I guess I’m out of harm’s way Yes, I’m out of harm’s way
3.
The Sticking Point 04:16
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A new chapter on a… A new chapter on a… A new chapter on a… A new chapter on a… A new chapter on a new page A young smile on an old face What does it mean for me? Now I’m flying free A new rhythm at the same pace The first memory that you can’t erase Maybe a better man Can do better things than you When you pushed me to- My breaking point I reached a point of no return That was the sticking point For me and you The sticking point for me and you The sticking point for me and you I knew you were on the… I knew you were on the… I knew you were on the… I knew you were on the… I knew you were on the wrong page You lost something that you can’t replace You stole my youth And then you took it to the grave But I won’t forget All the chaos that you made That was the sticking point For me and you The sticking point for me and you I look back and I still hate The old habit that you couldn’t shake When you avoided truth And you led me to- My breaking point I reached a point of no return That was the sticking point For me and you A father’s voice Should offer comfort from a storm You were the thunder And you shook me through That was the sticking point For me and you The sticking point for me and you The sticking point for me and you The sticking point for me and you
4.
Tuesday's Child 04:57
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Wake up It’s just a bad dream There was a mix up When you had me Tuesday Was just another day But by the Wednesday You’d lost your way Oooh ooh ooh ooh I know my place Oooh ooh ooh ooh Handful of grace Back then A child of yours was born And you created The perfect storm You had four chances But your answer Was to piss them up the wall We were the big mess That you couldn’t clean up So you didn’t keep us all I was the unlucky one You held on to You both put me through A hell of a time Oooh ooh ooh ooh I know my place Oooh ooh ooh ooh Handful of grace These are the things I didn’t get to tell you The moment never came I can put this all behind me But it never goes away This is the time for change It’s not a time for changing me Last night I had a bad dream That was the last time I saw your face But I was never your concern
5.
Burn Slow(er) 01:12
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Are you there- Cause I think that it’s best that we’re open With the souls That you’ve bruised and you’ve battered and broken But if it’s over the c’est la vie This flame is burning in me This fire is burning slowly

about

S J Denney is an Essex-based singer-songwriter. He performs folk music with an indie edge. Beneath the Skin EP is his latest release…

This collection of songs builds upon last year’s An Island of Clouds EP. As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the record was self-produced and inspired by personal loss.

Slow Burn(er) was the first track penned for the project, making it the obvious choice for EP opener. It was inspired by a vast array of artists, including Pink Floyd and Massive Attack. The song starts with a drum loop and gradually builds into a really emotive piece of music.

Out of Harm's Way is what it says on the tin... a song about escaping a situation that is harmful to you. The track is heavily influenced by Neil Young and sees Denney returning to his folky roots.

The Sticking Point has a psychedelic groove, based heavily around Ringo Starr's drumbeat from 'Tomorrow Never Knows'. Backwards guitars and a range of Indian instruments complete the mix, which sounds unlike anything S J has released up to this point.

Tuesday's Child is a deeply personal song, with Denney focusing on the electric guitar. This is a song full of raw emotions. Musically, there are similarities with Fleetwood Mac and The Police.

Burn Slow(er) is a reprise of the song Slow Burn(er). The two songs bookend Beneath the Skin. This track consists of a solitary vocal, acoustic guitar, and French horn.

credits

released July 23, 2021

All songs written & arranged by S J Denney
Produced & engineered by S J Denney in The Cabin
Mixed by Mat Leppanen at The Animal Farm
Mastered by Nigel Palmer at Lowland Masters

S J Denney - Vocals, backing vocals, electric guitar, backwards electric guitar, acoustic guitar, bass guitar, Rhodes piano, organ, electronic tanpura, percussion & drum programming
Hester Denney - Flute & backing vocals
Roisin O'Hagan - Backing vocals
Gareth Edler - Backing vocals
Heather Geeson - Backing vocals
Adam Falkingham - Backing vocals
Mike Turnbull - Backing vocals
Hamilton Belk - Pedal steel guitar
Churrogreen - Sitar
Amadei Šaršanski - Bass guitar
Maciej Sadowski - Double bass
Charles Berthoud - Five-string bass guitar
Hugo Lee - Alto Saxophone
Filippo Tramontana - French horn

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