Day: 10 February 2025

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The Making of Gish by The Smashing Pumpkins

Neil Johnson 10 February 2025

The Smashing Pumpkins’ Debut: A Closer Look at “Gish” The early 1990s were a transformative time for...

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The Making of Kid A by Radiohead

Neil Johnson 10 February 2025

Radiohead’s “Kid A”: A Revolutionary Leap in Music Radiohead’s Kid A stands as a landmark in music...

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The Making of Stoosh by Skunk Anansie

Neil Johnson 10 February 2025

Introduction Released on 7 October 1996, Stoosh by Skunk Anansie stands as a significant work in the...

Riffology: Iconic Rock Albums Podcast

Welcome to Riffology!, here we embrace the mid life crisis by revisiting the most iconic records from our youth. Join us as we discuss the horror of realising we quite like some of the same things our parents did now. We talk about music too, if that’s your thing.

This week on The Monster Shop, Neil and Chris dive into Stoosh, the explosive second album from Skunk Anansie. Released in 1996, this record cemented the band’s place in the alternative rock scene, blending raw energy, political themes, and powerhouse vocals from Skin. With standout tracks like Hedonism (Just Because You Feel Good), Twisted (Everyday Hurts), and Brazen (Weep), Stoosh was a bold statement that resonated with fans worldwide.

In this episode, we explore the making of the album, its unique fusion of punk, grunge, and hard rock, and how Skunk Anansie challenged social norms with their powerful lyrics. We also discuss Stoosh in the context of the 90s alternative scene alongside bands like Garbage, No Doubt, and Rage Against the Machine.

Tune in for an in-depth look at one of the most underrated yet influential albums of the decade.