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Cass Lewis
Skunk Anansie are a British rock band whose members include Skin (lead vocals, guitar), Cass (bass, guitar, backing vocals), Ace (guitar, backing vocals) and Mark Richardson (drums and percussion). Skunk Anansie formed in 1994, disbanded in 2001 and reformed in 2009. The name "Skunk Anansie" is taken from Akan folk tales of Anansi the spider-man of Ghana, with "Skunk" added to "make the name nastier". They have released six studio albums: ''Paranoid & Sunburnt'' (1995), ''Stoosh'' (1996), ''Post Orgasmic Chill'' (1999), ''Wonderlustre'' (2010), ''Black Traffic'' (2012) and ''Anarchytecture'' (2016); one compilation album, ''Smashes and Trashes'' (2009); and several hit singles, including "Charity", "Hedonism", "Selling Jesus" and " Weak". They are often grouped as part of the Britrock movement, as opposed to the contemporary Britpop of their early years due to their overall harder sound. The band, in 2004, was named as one of the most successful UK chart acts between 1952 an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alternative Rock
Alternative rock, or alt-rock, is a category of rock music that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1970s and became widely popular in the 1990s. "Alternative" refers to the genre's distinction from Popular culture, mainstream or commercial rock or pop music. The term's original meaning was broader, referring to musicians influenced by the musical style or independent, DIY ethic, DIY ethos of late-1970s punk rock.di Perna, Alan. "Brave Noise—The History of Alternative Rock Guitar". ''Guitar World''. December 1995. Traditionally, alternative rock varied in terms of its sound, social context, and regional roots. Throughout the 1980s, magazines and zines, college radio airplay, and word of mouth had increased the prominence and highlighted the diversity of alternative rock's distinct styles (and music scenes), such as noise pop, indie rock, grunge, and shoegaze. In September 1988, Billboard (magazine), ''Billboard'' introduced "alternative" into their charting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Folklore
Folklore is shared by a particular group of people; it encompasses the traditions common to that culture, subculture or group. This includes oral traditions such as tales, legends, proverbs and jokes. They include material culture, ranging from traditional building styles common to the group. Folklore also includes customary lore, taking actions for folk beliefs, the forms and rituals of celebrations such as Christmas and weddings, folk dances and initiation rites. Each one of these, either singly or in combination, is considered a folklore artifact or traditional cultural expression. Just as essential as the form, folklore also encompasses the transmission of these artifacts from one region to another or from one generation to the next. Folklore is not something one can typically gain in a formal school curriculum or study in the fine arts. Instead, these traditions are passed along informally from one individual to another either through verbal instruction or demonstr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Weak (single)
"Weak" is a song by British rock band Skunk Anansie, released as the fourth and final single from their debut album, ''Paranoid & Sunburnt'' (1995), on 15 January 1996. The song is one of Skunk Anansie's well known releases, and often a favourite at festivals. Skin performs a slower, more ballad-like version at many of her solo gigs. The song has also been covered by Rod Stewart on his 1998 album, ''When We Were the New Boys''. Music video The music video was directed by duo Hammer & Tongs Hammer & Tongs is the pseudonym of British director and producer duo, promo and film director Garth Jennings and producer Nick Goldsmith, as well as the name of their production company. Best known for their work on music videos for Blur ("Cof .... It is filmed primarily (with cutaways to third party views) from the point of view of a collapsed cameraman in what appears to be an airport hangar. The cameraman collapses behind a car which then drives off to show Skin and the band forming ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Selling Jesus (single)
"Selling Jesus" is a song by Skunk Anansie, released as their debut single. Although Skunk Anansie previously released "Little Baby Swastikkka" as a limited release, it was not regarded as an actual single. "Selling Jesus" is a song in protest of religion and politics, and in particular Christianity. The single is taken from their debut album, ''Paranoid & Sunburnt'', and reached number 46 on the UK Singles Chart. Three added B-sides were included on the CD release, with track 4 'Skunk Song' being written by Ace, R. France, C. Lewis and Skin. The title song was also included on the soundtrack to the motion picture '' Strange Days''. Music video There are two versions of the video, the first video was directed by production team Gob TV, who also directed the video for "I Can Dream", and the second video was directed by Kathryn Bigelow Kathryn Ann Bigelow (; born November 27, 1951) is an American filmmaker. Covering a wide range of genres, her films include ''Near Dark'' (19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hedonism (single)
"Hedonism (Just Because You Feel Good)" is a song by British rock group Skunk Anansie. It was released in January 1997 as a single from their second album, ''Stoosh'' (1996). The song reached number 13 on the UK Singles Chart and was certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) in February 2019 for sales and streams exceeding 200,000. It also proved to be a top-10 hit in the Netherlands, Norway, and Switzerland. In Iceland, the song peaked at number one. It is regarded as one of Skunk Anansie's most known singles and was a popular choice at concerts. Skin performs a version of the song at many of her solo gigs. Critical reception David Sinclair from ''The Times'' wrote, "Wild-woman singer Skin shows her gentler side, at last, on this rock ballad. The most obvious hit yet from their album ''Stoosh''." Music video The accompanying music video for "Hedonism (Just Because You Feel Good)" was directed by Thomas Krygier, who also directed "Brazen (Weep)". It shows the b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charity (single)
"Charity" is a song by Skunk Anansie, released as their third single on 21 August 1995 and re-released on 15 April 1996. The original release reached number 40 on the UK Singles Chart while the re-release reached number 20. In Iceland, the song became the band's first of three number-one singles. When re-released, two new CDs were made available. CD1 contains live versions of " I Can Dream" and "Punk by Numbers", and CD2 includes live versions of tracks from ''Paranoid & Sunburnt ''Paranoid & Sunburnt'' is the debut studio album by British rock band Skunk Anansie, first released in 1995 via One Little Indian Records. It was re-released in 2005 with a DVD featuring the videos to the singles. This album was recorded with ...''. Music video The music video was directed by David Mould. Stills of the music video were used as covers for the single. Track listings Original release CD single Re-release CD single: CD1 Re-release CD single: CD2 10-inch vinyl Charts Wee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smashes And Trashes
''Smashes and Trashes'' is a greatest hits album by the British rock band Skunk Anansie. It is a 15-track career-embracing album and includes three previously unreleased tracks; "Tear the Place Up", "Because of You" and "Squander". The bonus track edition includes acoustic versions of "Weak" and "Because of You". This is the band's first new material since splitting in 2001. The album was released surrounding a greatest hits tour around Europe. On 3 July 2009, the music video for "Tear the Place Up" was posted on My Space. On 10 August 2009 a new video and song, "Because of You", was presented exclusively on Kerrang.com. It was released on 14 September 2009 in the UK, with "Squander" following on 9 November 2009. In 2010. It was awarded a silver certification from the Independent Music Companies Association which indicated sales of at least 30,000 copies throughout Europe. In Italy the album was certified Gold by the Federation of the Italian Music Industry The Federazion ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anarchytecture
''Anarchytecture'' is the sixth studio album by English band Skunk Anansie. It was produced by Tom Dalgety and released in January 2016 through earMUSIC and Carosello Records. Critical reception ''Anarchytecture'' received mixed professional reviews. The ''Clash'' magazine wrote that while it sounded "more sincere" than the previous album ''Black Traffic'' the songwriting was still "timid", citing the lead single "Love Someone Else" as "one of the dullest songs" ever written by Skunk Anansie. The reviewer did, however, remark specific tracks like "Death To The Lovers" that was reminiscent of early songs like "Hedonism", and "Without You" as typical Skunk Anansie songs. ''Drowned in Sound'' wrote that the album skipped from genre to genre "in a fairly risk-free, but comfortably accomplished way". With ''Anarchytecture'', Skunk Anansie knew how "to produce the best possible version of themselves". The reviewer for ''Gigwise'' criticised that after 20 years, Skunk Anansie's origin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Traffic
''Black Traffic'' is a fifth studio album by English alternative rock band Skunk Anansie. It was released on 17 September 2012 through 100% Records, earMUSIC and Carosello Records. The first single from the album is "I Believed in You" which is about people being disappointed in their politicians. In 2012 it was awarded a silver certification from the Independent Music Companies Association, which indicated sales of at least 20,000 copies throughout Europe. Track listing All tracks written by Skunk Anansie. Personnel ;Skunk Anansie *Skin - vocals; keyboards on "Spit You Out" and "This is Not a Game" *Martin "Ace" Kent - guitar *Richard "Cass" Lewis - bass; keyboards on "Spit You Out", "This is Not a Game" and "Drowning" * Mark Richardson - drums with: *François "Frah" Charon, Samaha Achoun - additional voices and guitar on "Spit You Out" *Erika Footman - backing vocals on "Our Summer Kills the Sun" *Anthony Leung - keyboards, programming *Isaac Aryee - keyboards on "Drowni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wonderlustre
''Wonderlustre'' is the fourth studio album by the British rock band Skunk Anansie. It was the band's first full studio album since ''Post Orgasmic Chill'' in 1999. It was released on 13 September 2010 in Europe on V2 Records, earMUSIC and Carosello Records and was preceded by the single "My Ugly Boy", which was released on 16 August 2010. The album is available digitally, as a single CD, a 2 CD tour edition set, a CD/DVD digipack and as a 12" double LP. In 2012 it was awarded a silver certification from the Independent Music Companies Association, which indicated sales of at least 20,000 copies throughout Europe. Track listing All tracks written by Skunk Anansie; except where indicated DVD Personnel ;Skunk Anansie *Skin - vocals, backing vocals; guitar on "God Loves Only You"; piano on "My Love Will Fall" and "I Will Stay But You Should Leave" *Martin "Ace" Kent - guitar *Richard "Cass" Lewis - bass guitar * Mark Richardson - drums, percussion with: *Toby Baker - Hammond ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Post Orgasmic Chill
''Post Orgasmic Chill'' is the third studio album by British rock band Skunk Anansie, first released in 1999. Two album covers exist: the European version with the band lounging in an oceanside apartment, and the American version with the band standing on the Atlantic City boardwalk. It was a complete departure from their previous two albums, which had elements of punk rock and alternative rock by moving to a new harder sound with elements of hard rock and alternative metal. It took eleven years for the group to release their next album, ''Wonderlustre''. Etymology The album title resembles the title of the 13th song, a Japanese bonus track called "Post Orgasmic Sleep". Legacy The album was included in the book ''1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die''. Track listing All tracks written by Skunk Anansie; except where indicated Personnel Skunk Anansie * Skin – vocals, theremin, vibraphone * Cass – electric bass, acoustic bass, programming * Ace – electric guitar, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stoosh
''Stoosh'' is the second studio album by British rock band Skunk Anansie, released on 7 October 1996. Critical reception AllMusic's Tom Demalon stated: "Skunk Anansie's full-frontal charge can be wearing at times, but for a good dose of aggressive, hard rock with better-than-average lyrics, ''Stoosh'' succeeds more than it fails." Tom Sinclair of ''Entertainment Weekly'' wrote that the record "finds Skunk Anansie trading their debut's polite Pat Benatar-ish rock for a bigger, more confrontational sound that flirts with metallic overkill even as it embraces folk and pop", adding that "they've toughened up with ''Stoosh''." In 2005, ''Stoosh'' was ranked number 367 in ''Rock Hard'' magazine's book ''The 500 Greatest Rock & Metal Albums of All Time''. In 2020, PopMatters's Enio Chiola featured the record on its list for "15 Overlooked and Underrated Albums of the 1990s." Track listing Skin gave a track-by-track guide to '' Select'': # Yes It's Fucking Political "The main cri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
