Paranoid and Sunburnt
Skunk Anansie · 1995
44 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
Raw, unapologetic vocals intertwine with gritty guitar riffs, creating a defiant and politically charged atmosphere.
Why this album works
'Paranoid and Sunburnt' received critical acclaim upon release, reaching number 5 on the UK Albums Chart. The lead single 'Weak' became a defining anthem of the 90s alternative scene, showcasing the band's influence on both rock music and social commentary.
- Career context
- Released on September 14, 1995, 'Paranoid and Sunburnt' was Skunk Anansie's debut album, emerging during the Britpop wave. The band quickly gained recognition for their bold sound and socially conscious lyrics, with frontwoman Skin becoming a prominent figure in alternative rock.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Duran Duran· Muse· Robbie Williams· Ed Sheeran· Depeche Mode· Placebo· Manic Street Preachers· Ellie Goulding
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Selling Jesus Standout 3:44
- 2 Intellectualise My Blackness Standout 3:44
- 3 I Can Dream 3:32
- 4 Little Baby Swastikkka 4:06
- 5 All in the Name of Pity 3:22
- 6 Charity 4:37
- 7 It Takes Blood & Guts to Be This Cool but I’m Still Just a Cliché 4:13
- 8 Weak Standout 3:31
- 9 And Here I Stand 5:12
- 10 100 Ways to Be a Good Girl 4:01
- 11 Rise Up 4:08
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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