Nine Inch Nails

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The Making of Downward Spiral by Nine Inch Nails

Neil Johnson 7 January 2025

Released on 8 March 1994, Nine Inch Nails' Downward Spiral revolutionized industrial rock with its intense energy...

The Making of Pretty Hate Machine by Nine Inch Nails

Neil Johnson 20 October 2024

Pretty Hate Machine, released in 1989, is Nine Inch Nails' groundbreaking debut album that fused industrial rock...

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.