Shortly after reforming in 2009 Skunk Anansie, played the 2010 V Festival. During the 1990s the group had been at the forefront of the Britrock movement. In November 2009 they had released new singles, including 'Because of You' and Tear the Place Up' alongside their greatest hits. The following summer, Skunk Anansie returned to mainstream festival stage to showcase this collection.
The rock band opened with their new release, 'Because of You', which gave centre stage to Skin’s powerful, wailing vocals. The audience gave a tentative reception to the new single, but seemed fairly willing to give it chance.
By the time Skunk Anansie brought out their old hits, the crowd were thoroughly involved, not least because they had little choice. During 'Weak' Skin entered the sea of fans, being held up by willing participants throughout the song, and collapsing into the mass of people at the track’s end. Skin’s performance as front woman was not the only notable part of the act. I remember commenting to my companions in admiration of Cass’s bass playing during 'Hedonism'. We concluded that he was one cool guy.
Skunk Anansie demonstrated that they still know how to work the big stage, so are well worth a look, especially as they have since released two new albums, 'Wonderluste' and 'Black Traffic'.
Inna
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