Slipknot

The Making of Slipknot by Slipknot

Neil Johnson 29 October 2024

Slipknot's self-titled debut album, released on June 29, 1999, revolutionized heavy metal, introducing a raw, aggressive sound...

The Making of Iowa by Slipknot slipknot-iowa

The Making of Iowa by Slipknot

Neil Johnson 11 August 2024

Introduction Released on August 28, 2001, Iowa by Slipknot is a pivotal album in the heavy metal...

The Making of We Are Not Your Kind by Slipknot slipknot-we_are_not_your_kind

The Making of We Are Not Your Kind by Slipknot

Neil Johnson 9 August 2024

Introduction Slipknot’s sixth studio album, We Are Not Your Kind, released on August 9, 2019, is a...

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.