Customer Reviews

Stoosh

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I own two Skunk Anansie albums. This, and their last one, Post Orgasmic Chill. I only heard of this band shortly after they had already broken up in 2001. However, I only started getting into them a few months ago. For some odd reason, they never had a decent-sized fanbase in the US, and that is a shame, considering all the sh*tty Limp Bizkit cds that sell so much these days. Skunk is, er, was a band with real talent. They molded a unique sound, blending psychedelic rock with the occasional heavy metal, and even some pop-rock to complete the mix. But unlike the recent slump of pop-rock chart-toppers (*cough* Nickelback), Skunk blended these elements perfectly, and made it seem so easy. Out of the two albums I do own, I think POC is just slightly better, only because some of the songs on Stoosh are just a wee bit repetitive, but I also think that this record does a better job of capturing emotions than Post does. Whereas Post has way too many mood swings, Stoosh on the other hand keeps it under control. Almost every song on here is great, with the exception of "Yes It's F*cking Political". It starts off promising, with some nice guitar work that sounds not unlike Rage Against the Machine, but Skin tries to get experimental with her voice and it doesn't sound good at all, if you ask me.
Every other song, however, is good in its own right, with "Hedonism" possibly being the strongest. That song is beautiful, from the somewhat sad lyrics, to the soulful chorus. "Milk Is My Sugar" is a nice, Black Sabbath-like opener that sets a pace for the album. "All I Want" is a nice mid-tempo song, and "Twisted (Everyday Hurts)" offers a great drum beat with some slightly distorted bass. But, my favorite song just might be "We Love Your Apathy". That song just bathes in utter brilliance; it's a catchy, upbeat tune that really left an impression since the first time I listened to it.

So, if you, like me, are tired of talentless crap like Puddle of Mudd and Linkin Park, and yet not satisfied with death metal, then SA is the perfect band for you. Note that this is not an easy band to get a hold of, and that this album does indeed contain a Parental Advisory label, so if cussing doesn't appeal to you then don't buy it. But if you plan on getting into this band, Stoosh is an excellent place to start.

Great voice, great songs, great lyrics,
rebellious sounds of love and hate.
Skunk screams out her best in eleven songs.
You can find dramatic ballads and heavy
rock songs on this album. The best ones
are (of course!) "Hedonism" (single) which is
an impressing ballad with bisexual contents,
"Brazen (Weep)" (single), "Twisted (Everyday hurts)",
"Infidelity (only you)" and "Glorious pop song".
It's an album full of rebellion, fight for
minorities, aggression and feelings. Buy it!

this was actually the last skunk anansie album i bought. it took me a long time to get to actually listen to it, but when i did, i fell in love with the band all over again, as i did with their other two albums. skin, the lead singer, explores her weaknesses as i don't think she allowed herself to do on the paranoid and sunburnt album. this album, too, reflects the perfect mix of the delicacy and pain of skin's voice and her absolute warrior ways, as well as musically blending the strings sweetly with the hard guitar. my favorite song is "twisted," which enters with a juicy, thriving bass line. also, there is a "hidden" remix of one of the songs from the paranoid and sunburnt album that is awesome and not to be missed. skunk anansie is truly my favorite band, and this is my favorite album of theirs. i guess that would make it my favorite album. perhaps.

I first heard Skin's voice on a collaboration with Tony Iommi, and thought "Wow, she's the only girl who can hang with the Black Sabbath crowd...instant admiration." Plus she had great range and feeling on that album! I would have expected someone very Ozzy-esque like Drain or something. Anyway, I digress. So, I sought out an album of Skunk Anansie, whom Skin is the lead singer for, and listened to some clips and gave it a try. It's raw, refined, harsh, smooth, angry, sensual...and through it all it's passionate! I admit, I had to listen to it a couple times before it really hit the groove, but hit it, it did! I am SO impressed! This was a hidden gem....one I'm very glad I found! Her music, to me, is reminiscent of Dalbello...at least at times. Other times it reminds me of olllllld Heart. Right on...

I heard Skunk Anansie when I was in Germany and I instantly fell in love with them so I had to buy a CD of theirs. I can't stop listening to the Cd because it's just so good. Stoosh makes me want to buy more of their albums. This is a really great CD.

I bought this CD more than 10 years ago and when I coudn't find it a few weeks ago I had to buy it again because it's so good.

I don't think this album received the credit it should have. The performance of the band and the arrangements are outstanding.I really enjoy listening to it.

with this massive album,skunk anansie has created a spot for itself, although there are dominant songs like "hedonism" or "brazen" each title preserves it's authenticity strongly marked by skins input. Her voice is a label on this album, but still highlights and goes very well with the instrumentals. Unlike many rock albums this one does not struggle to overcome many of the cliches, some just cannot override, because we see here a powerful combination of songwriting, instrumentals, and voice display without any excess. Still excess runs as a virtue on this album, there is always a peak, an outrage, that is uncontrollable, that renders a catarchtic moment to it, that separates it from the category of easy listening, especially that the band is at it's best...it is worth trying it out.

The whole of the album Stoosh is perfect from start to finish. Skin has one of the best voices in the business at the moment. The labum contains hits like Hedonisim, Brazen, All I Want and Twisted and loads of other top tunes. Out of all of the skunk anasie albums (Post Orgasmic Chill and Sunburnt and Paranoid) i think that this is the best and i hope that the new album willbe more like this. The other albums are all worth buying none the less as they also are great from start to finish

Skunk Anansie's got a great sound, loud and unapologetic. If ever there is anger in your life or frustration in your life, or just a new persective on life as you walk down the street, pop Stoosh into your discman, and leave your house with a garenteed new attitude, thats what this album does it transforms you.