Post Orgasmic Chill [ENHANCED CD] [Enhanced]

Post Orgasmic Chill [ENHANCED CD] [Enhanced]

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
Skunk Anansie's music is as disparate as the members of the band. The multiracial British quartet is fronted by the dynamic Skin, a black feminist whose lyrics and potent delivery demand attention. As a result, the dozen songs on Post Orgasmic Chill are a compelling lot, though too multifarious to give the album real focus. Tool meets 4 Non Blondes? Heart's Ann Wilson on a rant? Skunk Anansie cover many bases with facility; their songs are dynamic and full of surprising twists. Odd bits of orchestration run into aggressive rock, which lead into commercial ballads ("Secretly"). From the crisp metallic spews on "On My Hotel TV" to the "The Skank Heads," which sounds as if it should be part of a musical, Skunk is by turns soulful and sultry, shrill and frantic, but always energetic and fiery. Not an easy band or album to get a handle on; nonetheless, Post Orgasmic Chill is a compelling collection. --Katherine Turman

Tracks:

Charlie Big Potato
On My Hotel T.V.
We Don't Need Who You Think You Are
Tracy's Flaw
The Skank Heads
Lately
Secretly
Good Things Don't Always Come To You
Cheap Honesty
You'll Follow Me Down
And This Is Nothing That I Thought I Had
I'm Not Afraid

Amazon.com

Skunk Anansie's music is as disparate as the members of the band. The multiracial British quartet is fronted by the dynamic Skin, a black feminist whose lyrics and potent delivery demand attention. As a result, the dozen songs on Post Orgasmic Chill are a compelling lot, though too multifarious to give the album real focus. Tool meets 4 Non Blondes? Heart's Ann Wilson on a rant? Skunk Anansie cover many bases with facility; their songs are dynamic and full of surprising twists. Odd bits of orchestration run into aggressive rock, which lead into commercial ballads ("Secretly"). From the crisp metallic spews on "On My Hotel TV" to the "The Skank Heads," which sounds as if it should be part of a musical, Skunk is by turns soulful and sultry, shrill and frantic, but always energetic and fiery. Not an easy band or album to get a handle on; nonetheless, Post Orgasmic Chill is a compelling collection. --Katherine Turman

Customer Reviews:

Most under-rated band ever..........2005-04-23

If you're already on this page, reading this review...chances are you'll love this group. Skunk Anansie was a very talented group. The lead vocalist, Skin is just amazing! It's just too bad that not many people heard of this band. I heard of them through some soundtracks that I had. I was quick to check out if they had any albums released and I bought this straightaway. And I have no regrets whatsoever. The music on this album is very good, far beyond my expectations. If you thought groups like Evanescence is good, give this a try. There is a lot of emotion and strength in the songs, which keep you hooked on for a very long time. Although I don't listen to this album as often, I still do pop in this CD at least once a fortnight to enjoy their music, which I rarely do for the other albums I own. It's just a pity that this band broke up. Ah, well...at least they produced good music before they left.

The best band you've never heard of..........2003-11-30

Now, chances are you haven't heard of this band, and that's a shame. There are reasons for this. For one thing, Virgin America has not done a good job of promoting this band as Virgin UK, and that's a shame. The second reason is that the band sadly called it quits in 2001. Despite major tours with acts such as Sevendust. Rammstein and Staind, there just weren't enough fans here in the U.S. to catch on to this band.

But it's never too late to pick this album up, and you should, let me tell you why. First of all, I don't think there's anything like this in the U.S. market. Skunk Anansie combine a Nirvana-like grunge sound with soulful vocals and the common acoustics performed in the background. Their vocalist, Skin (who is now doing her solo project), is a black woman and also a lesbian. The song "On My Hotel T.V." has a great meaning, as it is about being prejudiced and discriminated for race and sexual preferences. But the most important thing that Skin brings to the group is her beautiful voice. Skin definitely is the core of the band. Her voice is what separates this band from crappy nu-metal acts like Godsmack and Staind. Her voice is so soulful and melodic, I'd say she's my favorite female vocalist (the previous title holder was Lacuna Coil's Cristina Scabbia, who also has an angelic voice, by the way). Just listening to Skin ooze her voice on songs like "Tracy's Flaw", "Good Things Don't Always Come To You", "You'll Follow Me Down" and "I'm Not Afraid" sends chills down my spine. The rest of the band complements this with acoustic melodies, quality bass licks that you can hear, and I think their drummer is really cool too, preferably his work on "And This Is Nothing That I Thought I Had".

So, if I WERE to make comparisons between Skunk and other bands, I'd say they're almost like a joint project between Soundgarden, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sevendust and Tool. I can almost hear a part of each of those bands in their music, and I even read an interview of Sevendust, and the band stated that SA had been quite a big influence to them, and they even invited Skin to sing on their 1999 release Home, on the song "Licking Cream".
So, there you go...

Put simply, I loved this album from beginning to end. And this is coming from a person who's mostly into death metal like Six Feet Under and such, so that should tell you something. My personal favorites off the album are "Tracy's Flaw", "Lately" (definitely my favorite), "Good Things Don't Always Come To You", "You'll Follow Me Down" and "I'm Not Afraid".

Listen, if my review hasn't convinced you to pick this up, then I'm sorry. But you should know what you're missing out on. If you are convinced, then I'm happy =}. But this album is hard to find, so you're probably better off ordering this from a record store, like I ended up doing. Again, this album has made a positive influence on my life and I think it will do the same to you too. God bless...
R.I.P. - Skunk Anansie (1994-2001)

intense, beautiful, hardcore, comfortable..........2003-01-28

from the introductory adrenaline rush, Skin sings and screams her way through emotions and pains and trials, and does it with such grace and intensity...her vocals overlay the awesome riffs and beats...the album, overall, is epic, wonderful, gruesome, honest, brutal, erotic, relaxing...highly recommended...

Consider yourself "Chilled" ..........2002-04-06

I first heard Skin (the lead singer) on the Iommi CD and thought to myself, "Wow, a chick that can hang with the Black Sabbath crowd ..." but this band is SO much more! I started with Stoosh, and now own all of the band's albums, but Post Orgasmic Chill is the best, by far. They are raw and sexy and smooth and cool all at the same time. How does a group achieve all of that? They remind me of OLD Heart a lot, but with a razor-sharp edge and unbridled passion. The added benefit to this CD is that it's enhanced for interactive use on a computer, and has some extremely cool video clips of the band, the video of Charlie Big Potato, and some sweet extras! Hesitating on buying it? Don't be ridiculous! I'd pay twice full price for this album. It's a constant in my travel bag, and I even quote one of the songs in my signature file of my e-mail ... "God licks your face, just like your dog." If you never buy another Skunk Anansie album, you have to at least own this one. I can't imagine anyone it wouldn't appeal to.

the best thing! "a beautiful feeling"!.......2001-09-28

I have alot of cds and im anjoying from them . all!
But the best album in my package is:
SKUNK ANANSIE-POST ORGASMIC CHILL.
I THINK IS THE BEST ALBUM EVER!
skin vocal is make u want to cry or be happy and the music make u forget every thing on your mind.
is the kind of albums thet u will hear and remember all of your life.
i think thet this album (and the rest of Skunk Anansaie cd)
have to be in any house in the world.
briefly:BUY IT!

Tracks:

Charlie Big Potato
On My Hotel T.V.
We Don't Need Who You Think You Are
Tracy's Flaw
The Skank Heads
Lately
Secretely
Good Things Don't Always Come To You
Cheap Honesty
You'll Folllow Me Down
This Is Nothing That I Thought I Had
I'm Not Afraid
Post Orgasmic Sleep (Bonus Track)

Album Details

Japanese Version featuring a Bonus Track: 'post Orgasmic SLEEP' plus an Enhanced Component.

Customer Reviews:

Powerful Vocals and Awesome Music. Buy it and be impressed.......2006-04-15

Skunk Anansie feature one of the best vocalist of all time. The power and emotion Skin delivers in her singing is astonishing. Once again Skunk have delivered an album that is devoid of even mediocre tracks, producing consistently good to excellent songs.

When I first heard this album, my jaw dropped at how different the opening drum work was from Skunk's previous albums. And I really liked it and I wished the track continued in that vein. However, it flips into a fairly regular (but very good) rock track, and while the album makes more use of electronic instruments than the previous work, it's still mostly an angry woman backed by guitars and drums. That's not to say that Skin just shouts her vocals, as she has tremendous subtlety and beauty in many songs. The depth of expression she crafts is what raises Skunk Anansie's sound head and shoulders above the rest.

Buy it. You won't regret it.

Fabulous.......2000-09-22

Skunk Anansie is one of the best rock bands in the world and this is their best CD!