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The Making of Rust In Peace by Megadeth megadeth-rust_in_peace

The Making of Rust In Peace by Megadeth

Neil Johnson 11 August 2024

Introduction The release of Rust In Peace by Megadeth in 1990 marked a defining moment in the...

The Making of Extreme II: Pornograffitti by Extreme extreme-extreme_ii_-_pornograffitti

The Making of Extreme II: Pornograffitti by Extreme

Neil Johnson 7 August 2024

Introduction In the landscape of early 1990s rock music, “Extreme II: Pornograffitti” by the band Extreme stands...

Pantera: Cowboys from Hell pantera-cowboys_from_hell

Pantera: Cowboys from Hell

Neil Johnson 20 July 2024

Introduction Few albums have left as indelible a mark as Pantera’s “Cowboys From Hell.” Released on July...

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.