Post Orgasmic Chill
Skunk Anansie · 1999
56 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock
A raw fusion of gritty guitar riffs and powerful vocals that captures the angst of a generation.
Why this album works
The album debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and received significant airplay, solidifying Skunk Anansie's position in the post-grunge landscape. Additionally, tracks like 'Charlie Big Potato' and 'Lately' became staples on alternative rock radio, influencing the sound of British rock in the late 90s.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo progression engaging lyrical narratives reflective late-night listening
- Context
- Released in 1999, 'Post Orgasmic Chill' was Skunk Anansie's third studio album, following their successful sophomore effort, 'Stoosh'. At this point, the band was cementing their reputation as a leading force in alternative rock, transitioning from early acclaim to mainstream recognition.
- 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 Charlie Big Potato Standout 5:30
- 2 On My Hotel T.V. 3:33
- 3 We Don’t Need Who You Think You Are Standout 4:21
- 4 Tracy’s Flaw 4:30
- 5 The Skank Heads 3:11
- 6 Lately Standout 3:53
- 7 Secretly 4:45
- 8 Good Things Don’t Always Come to You 5:25
- 9 Cheap Honesty 3:47
- 10 You’ll Follow Me Down 4:02
- 11 And This Is Nothing That I Thought I Had 3:03
- 12 I’m Not Afraid 4:48
- 13 Post Orgasmic Sleep 5:17
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