For those that have ever spoken to me about music you will know that I have a pretty eclectic taste in music. Part of it is a product of being a musician; the search for knowledge, inspiration etc. The other is just wanting to not limit myself to a genre/style since hell, I enjoy listening to a mixture of music!
It has been 8years since my favourite Alternative Rock band Skunk Anansie disbanded, back then I thought I would never have the chance to see Skin, Cass, Ace and Mark in the flesh. Then last year there were reports of them reuniting. I don’t think I have ever been so excited about the prospect of seeing a reformed band before. When they announced a European Tour at the beginning of this year I literally jumped for joy, then got my ass online and booked my tickets there and then. Brixton Accademy here I come!
6 months I have been stalking their myspace, facebook and official site. Reading every newsletter, replying to every announcement and generally being a huge fangirl. We were treated to three brand new tracks via their myspace “Tear The Place Up”, “Because of You” and “Squander” which felt like pure Skunk Anasie from the moment I heard them. I especially love “Tear The Place Up”.
Last night was the night and myself and my friend Coji, who is every much the Skunk Anansie fan I am and was perfect company. The gig was sold out and the atmosphere was electric! There was a real mixture of people, people I could feel felt exactly the same way I did. It had been too long and they had truly been missed.
The gig began with Skin storming on stage in the most fantastic silver tinsel cape and matching body suit. I was so hyped that I can’t even remember the running order, all I can remember was singing LOTS and my heart going at about 100mph. The entire gig was electric with the whole crowd moving, screaming, singing and clapping. Skin leaped and jumped around the stage, grinning all the while. My favourite part of the gig was just seeing how much fun the band were having. Nothing makes me enjoy music more than seeing that the band enjoy what they are playing!
Every one of their top hits were played and we were also treated to the new tracks, including one that they have yet to release online! Unfortunately I cannot remember the name of the song, but in Skin’s own words – “This song is all about fucking!”. It was a great track and I can’t want to hear it again once it’s released. I was unlucky to be on the opposite side of any crowd surfing but we did get about 2meters away from Skin during the final song and Ace took some photos of the area I was in so hopefully I don’t look too crazy!
I’m still buzzing from the gig, I never thought I would ever see Skunk Anansie live. I hope they tour more in the future as they are truly a must see!
