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Title of Record
Filter · 1999 · Track 7
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The song Skinny by Filter holds a specific weight in the album Title of Record that goes beyond its 5:44 duration. It is not just another track on the list; its sound rests on a rhythmic foundation that oscillates between raw and polished, with a bass that paces the way and guitars that intertwine in layers of controlled distortion. The song does not aim to be catchy in the traditional sense, but rather drags the listener with an intensity that grows steadily, as if each instrument had its own space to breathe before diving back in.
The recording of Skinny came after a complicated process for Filter. The album Title of Record was finalized amid lineup changes and the construction of a personal studio by singer Richard Patrick, which delayed the initial sessions. But once the band solidified its lineup and added external production help, the material flowed. Skinny ended up being one of the tracks that reflected that evolution: the final mix, handled by Ben Grosse, gave it that balance between rawness and clarity that stood out on the record. By the time the album was released in August 1999, it already carried the mark of a work that had overcome its own obstacles.