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Rating: I have never been a fan of Skunk Anansie, nor of Skin's voice; I didn't like their approach at all, with songs that were technically well-crafted but lacked creativity and sound, in my opinion.
I was surprised by the release of "Fake Chemical State" because Skin, particularly thanks to her new band, managed to give a new life to her songs and her voice... a CD that starts off with a bang with "Alone in My Room", a track where the vocals don't even seem like Skin's... the album flows quickly, with strong Skunk-like oscillations and beautiful slow songs in which Skin's voice blends wonderfully...
Finally, it's worth highlighting the beauty of "Purple", which echoes the classic U2 soundscapes, and "Take Me On" played with 'Marlene Kuntz', with a vocal style reminiscent of Kim Gordon from 'Sonic Youth'.
Tracklist Lyrics and Videos
05 Purple (03:42)
Purple washes over me
Seeping through my open seams
I'm stained all over
You pretend we've started again
Waiting for me to say when
But I say purple
Chorus
She won't go
Where I
I would go for you
I'd curse my heart
For you
Silence makes a girl talk fast
Speeding but I'm gonna crash
And burn for loves sake
Duty keeps a lover loyal
(But) is it really worth the spoils
When I dream purple
06 Don't Need a Reason (03:47)
You're on ecstasy
I'm on herbal tea
Take a napkin out
Wipe your sweaty brow
Hail a dirty cab
Stinks of beer and shags
Can't get home too soon
Chorus
I don't need a reason
To take a little ride with you
I can't find my keys
You break in with ease
Slap you round your face
Kiss you with sweet haste
Spinning round the room
Morning rides too soon
Still it's perfect for fools
I need no reason
To take a little time with you
Don't need a reason
To take a little ride with you
You're still off your skull
This is getting dull
Days are dragging past
I will never last
Then you cling so rough
I melt into lust
Can't pretend to play cool
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