Smashes and Trashes
Skunk Anansie · 2009
122 min · 30 tracks · alternative rock
An eclectic mix of hard-hitting rock anthems and introspective ballads that showcase Skunk Anansie's dynamic range.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hedonism (Just Because You Feel Good) — This track encapsulates the band's signature sound with its catchy chorus and provocative lyrics about indulgence, making it a defining moment in their discography.
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Weak — Weak stands out for its emotional vulnerability and powerful vocal delivery from Skin, showcasing the band's ability to combine raw emotion with compelling rock music.
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Selling Jesus — A commentary on faith and commercialism, this track highlights Skunk Anansie's knack for addressing serious themes through energetic performances, solidifying their reputation as thought-provoking artists.
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Charlie Big Potato — With its driving rhythm and sharp lyrics, this track exemplifies the band's bold approach to alternative rock, making it a fan favorite that remains relevant.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey of emotional highs
- powerful anthems for cathartic release
- introspective ballads for deep reflection
- wave-like pacing with varied intensity
- for long listening sessions
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid lengthy, sprawling albums
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — A retrospective album featuring iconic hits, beloved by dedicated fans.
- Career context
- Released in 2009, Smashes and Trashes marks a significant retrospective phase for Skunk Anansie as it features both new tracks and classic hits. This album comes after their reunion in 2009, following a hiatus that began in 2001, reestablishing their presence in the alternative rock scene.
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) 3:28
- 4 Tear the Place Up (new track) 2:59
- 5 Weak 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 3:51
- 14 Charity 4:38
- 15 You’ll Follow Me Down 4:06
Disc 2
- 1 Selling Jesus 3:46
- 2 I Can Dream 3:38
- 3 Charity 4:36
- 4 Weak 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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