The Skunk Anansie They return to Italy and, after having recorded the sold-out for the Milan date of next March 7, 2025 (available to date only VIP tickets at this link), have announced another 7 summer dates (read full list here).
To support their next dates, we thought of dusting off the album that last year spent the 25 candles, that is Post Orgasmic Chill. For this birthday, the album was also republished in a 25th anniversary edition.
Post Orgasmic Chill, the review
In 1999, the Skunk Anansie published Post Orgasmic Chilltheir third studio album, a job that marked a profound evolution in the band's sound and identity. After the explosive success of Paranoid & Sunburn (1995) e Stoosh (1996), the British group decided to go beyond the borders of alternative rock and experiment with new sound shades, producing a more complex, mature and emotional album. Twenty -five years later, this album remains a milestone of the rock of the 90s.
An introduction that captures and shakes
The album opens with “Charlie big potato“, A powerful and hypnotic song, which immediately establishes the tone of the disc. The arrangements are gloomy and stratified, with abrasive riffs that intertwine with disturbing and incisive vocal lines. Skin shows himself in all his interpretative power, guiding the listener on a journey made of tension and emotional liberation. This opening is not only a declaration of intent, but also an invitation to explore a more multifaceted musical world than the previous works of the band.
The balance between power and melody
One of the most distinctive features of Post Orgasmic Chill It is the ability to balance raw energy and introspection. Songs such as “Secretly” and “You'll Follow Me Down” represent the band's most melodic side. In “Secretly”, the mix between string and a poignant voice creates an intimate and melancholic atmosphere, while “You'll Follow Me Down” stands out for its refined arrangements and a refrain that remains imprinted.
But the disc does not give up anger and energy that have characterized the Skunk Anansie since the beginning. Traces like “On My Hotel TV” and “The Skank Heads” bring back to the band's rarer and rock roots. These songs perfectly embody their ability to alternate moments of sound fury with more reflective passages, always maintaining a strong identity.
Deep issues and powerful texts
Skin does not just sing: he tells stories, explores emotions, and deals with universal themes with a disarming sincerity. The texts of Post Orgasmic Chill They touch deep strings, facing love, betrayal, anger and resilience. Songs such as “Latony” and “We Don't Need Who You Think You Are” face relational difficulties and the sense of loss, with a sensitivity that manages to speak directly to the listener's heart.
An impeccable production
Entrusting the production to Andy Wallace was a winning choice. Wallace, known for his work with artists of the caliber of Nirvana and Jeff Buckley, has been able to capture the essence of the Skunk Anansie, giving the disc a clean sound, but at the same time powerful and full of nuances. The arrangements are treated in detail: the addition of arches in songs such as “Secretly” and “Good Things Don't Always such as To You” enriches the sound fabric and gives an unprecedented emotional depth for the band.
The low button of Cass Lewis, the precise battery of Mark Richardson and the sharp guitar of ACE merge into a perfect balance with the voice of Skin, which remains the emotional fulcrum of all tracks.
A lasting inheritance
Post Orgasmic Chill It is not just an album: it is a manifesto of the abruk anansie's ability to evolve without losing one's identity. With this work, the band has shown that he can explore more mature and sophisticated territories, keeping alive the intensity that made them unique.
After 25 years, the album remains one of the most representative works of the rock scene of the 90s, a perfect example of how aggression and melody, emotion and technique can be combined.
Conclusion
Post Orgasmic Chill It is much more than a record: it is an emotional journey that captures the listener from start to finish. Skunk anansie have been able to create a job that not only resists the test of time, but continues to inspire new generations of listeners. Whether you are a longtime fan or a neophyte, this album is an essential experience.
Skin and his companions have shown that rock can be fierce and delicate, rough and sophisticated, and with Post Orgasmic Chill They left an indelible mark on the history of music.
All the dates and the link to buy tickets for the Live of Skunk Anansie
Tickets for sale at this link> https://tidd.ly/41xz8xt
March 7, 2025 – Milan – Alcatraz
5 July 2025 – Benevento – Musa Arena
6 July 2025 – Senigallia – Piazza Garibaldi
July 8, 2025 – Rome – Auditorium Parco della Musica
9 July 2025 – Bologna – Park of the Red Barracks
11 July 2025 – Marostics – Piazza Castello
12 July 2025 – Forte dei Marmi – Villa Bertelli
13 July 2025 – Brescia – Arena Campo Marte Brescia
Tickets for sale at this link> https://tidd.ly/41xz8xt
Daniel D`Amico for SANREMO.FM