Skunk Anansie on DeBaser: reviews, quotes and works

The Profile

Skunk Anansie are a British rock band formed in London in 1994, fronted by vocalist Skin with Ace (guitar), Cass (bass), and Mark Richardson (drums). They rose to prominence in the 1990s with politically charged, hard-hitting alt-rock across Paranoid & Sunburnt, Stoosh, and Post Orgasmic Chill. After splitting in 2001, they reunited in 2009 and continue to release and tour.

Core lineup: Skin (vocals), Ace (guitar), Cass (bass), Mark Richardson (drums). Notable albums include Paranoid & Sunburnt (1995), Stoosh (1996), Post Orgasmic Chill (1999), Wonderlustre (2010), Black Traffic (2012), and Anarchytecture (2016). Recognized singles include Weak, Hedonism (Just Because You Feel Good), Secretly, Brazen (Weep), and Charlie Big Potato.

DeBaser’s reviews celebrate Skunk Anansie’s 90s punch—politics, grit, and anthems—while praising Skin’s distinctive voice. Stoosh and Post Orgasmic Chill get strong love. Wonderlustre is seen as well-crafted but less angry than the early records. Key tracks cited include Hedonism, Secretly, Weak, and Charlie Big Potato.

Notable Quotes

❝ It only took the melancholic and powerful crescendo of the opener “God Loves You” to be blown away. And sunk.

❝ Upon the first listen of the CD, you fall into a trance-like state captivated by the beautiful, soft, and delicate yet also hard and raw when needed voice of Skin, the soul of the group.

❝ “Hedonism(Just Because You Feel Good)”, one of the group’s most famous songs, with its very catchy chorus and a beautiful text (like all the others, for that matter).