Smashes and Trashes
Skunk Anansie · 2009
122 min · 30 tracks · alternative rock
A raw blend of powerful anthems and introspective ballads that showcase Skunk Anansie's dynamic range.
Why this album works
The album reached number 41 on the UK Albums Chart, reflecting the band's lasting appeal despite years away from mainstream attention. Its release coincided with the resurgence of interest in 90s alternative rock, helping to reintroduce Skunk Anansie to a new generation of listeners.
- Best for
- dynamic journey of emotional highs powerful anthems for cathartic release introspective ballads for deep reflection
- Context
- Released in January 2009, 'Smashes and Trashes' is a compilation album marking Skunk Anansie's return after a hiatus following their 2001 album, 'Post Orgasmic Chill'. This collection features hits from their earlier career alongside new tracks, illustrating their evolution while celebrating past successes during an era when alternative rock was gaining renewed visibility.
- 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.
Disc 1
- 1 Charlie Big Potato 5:33
- 2 I Can Dream 3:35
- 3 Hedonism (Just Because You Feel Good) Standout 3:28
- 4 Tear the Place Up (new track) 2:59
- 5 Weak Standout 3:33
- 6 Secretly 4:47
- 7 Because of You (new track) 4:28
- 8 All I Want 3:54
- 9 Brazen (Weep) 4:33
- 10 Twisted (Everyday Hurts) 4:14
- 11 Squander (new track) 4:29
- 12 Lately 3:55
- 13 Selling Jesus Standout 3:51
- 14 Charity 4:38
- 15 You’ll Follow Me Down 4:06
Disc 2
- 1 Selling Jesus Standout 3:46
- 2 I Can Dream 3:38
- 3 Charity 4:36
- 4 Weak Standout 3:42
- 5 All I Want 3:32
- 6 Twisted 4:14
- 7 Brazen (Weep) 4:31
- 8 Hedonism (Just Because You Feel Good) (uncut version) 3:35
- 9 Charlie Big Potato 5:06
- 10 Secretly 5:41
- 11 Lately (uncut version) 4:06
- 12 You’ll Follow Me Down 3:38
- 13 Tear the Place Up (new track) 3:00
- 14 Because of You (new track) 3:39
- 15 Squander (new track) 3:34
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