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With their powerful lyrics and energetic performances, they have become an influential force in the music industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe current line-up of Skunk Anansie includes Richard 'Cass' Lewis on bass, Martin \"Ace\" Kent on guitar, Mark Richardson on drums (since 1996), and Robbie France on drums for their album released in 1995.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith their distinctive style and captivating stage presence, Skunk Anansie continues to captivate audiences worldwide with their dynamic live shows and thought-provoking music.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"an-acoustic-skunk-anansie-live-in-london","title":"An Acoustic Skunk Anansie Live in London","description":"\u003cp\u003eFollowing the success of their latest studio album \u003cem\u003eThe Painful Truth\u003c\/em\u003e (UK #7), Skunk Anansie reissue An Acoustic Skunk Anansie - Live In London on green and blue vinyl 2LP, including newly expanded artwork. Features all the classic tracks from the Skunk Anansie catalogue (plus a very special Paul Weller cover) reimagined acoustically in an intimate live setting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1","offers":[{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":50396508062027,"sku":"2222294","price":59.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"2LP - Green \/ Blue","offer_id":53364333248843,"sku":"R3437-4016","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/An_Acoustic_Skunk_Anansie_-_Live_in_London_be7cdaa9_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726482808"},{"product_id":"stoosh","title":"Stoosh","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you were to judge this album just by its thrash-y third track\u003ci\u003e Yes It's Fucking Political\u003c\/i\u003e, you would miss out on the rich diversity of musical styles on this release. As highlighted on their first album, \u003ci\u003eParanoid and Sunburnt\u003c\/i\u003e, the group have a tendency for being frank, explicit and often militant. However, as well as the hard-core rants, Stoosh also shows off the band's softer side, especially on bittersweet tracks like \u003ci\u003eHedonism (Just Because You Feel Good)\u003c\/i\u003e. Full of postmodern flourishes, the songs deal with lifestyle politics, sung with equal parts rage and tenderness by their striking frontwoman, Skin. 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'Anarchytechture' is the follow-up to 2012's 'Black Traffic', and features the group's regular line-up of Skin, guitarist Ace, bassist Cass and drummer Mark Richardson. The new album - produced by Tom Dalgety (Royal Blood, Killing Joke, Band Of Skulls) at RAK Studios in London, with mixing duties handled by Jeremy Wheatley and mastering taken care of by the legendary Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound in New York.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spinefarm","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50465617019211,"sku":"396587","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/3acf8bbb-e6fb-48c2-afee-d353a78b3e87_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727293806"},{"product_id":"paranoid-and-sunburnt","title":"Paranoid and Sunburnt","description":"\u003cp\u003eSkunk Anansie's debut album ran contrary to the grain. 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