Paranoid and Sunburnt
Encyclopedia
Paranoid and Sunburnt is the first studio album
by British
rock
band
Skunk Anansie
, first released in 1995 via One Little Indian Records
. It was re-released in 2005 with a DVD featuring the videos to the singles. This album was recorded with the band's original drummer, Robbie France
but he is not featured on the cover. The album, featuring a mix of controversial protest songs (mainly about politics
and religion
), peaked at #8 in the UK Albums Chart
.
and Len Arran
, except:
All tracks produced and recorded by Silvia Massy and Skunk Anansie
. Mixed by Andy Wallace. Recorded at Great Linford Manor Studios.
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
by British
United Kingdom
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rock
Rock music
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band
Musical ensemble
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Skunk Anansie
Skunk Anansie
Skunk Anansie is an English rock band whose members include Skin , Cass , Ace and Mark Richardson .Skunk Anansie formed in March 1994, disbanded in 2001 and reformed in 2009...
, first released in 1995 via One Little Indian Records
One Little Indian Records
One Little Indian Records is a London-based independent record label that rose from the ashes of punk record company Spiderleg Records. It was set up in 1985 by members of various anarchist punk bands, and managed by ex-Flux of Pink Indians Derek Birkett. The first success came with A.R. Kane and...
. It was re-released in 2005 with a DVD featuring the videos to the singles. This album was recorded with the band's original drummer, Robbie France
Robbie France
Robbie France is an English drummer, producer, arranger, journalist, music educator, and broadcaster.-Early life and career: Australia:...
but he is not featured on the cover. The album, featuring a mix of controversial protest songs (mainly about politics
Politics
Politics is a process by which groups of people make collective decisions. The term is generally applied to the art or science of running governmental or state affairs, including behavior within civil governments, but also applies to institutions, fields, and special interest groups such as the...
and religion
Religion
Religion is a collection of cultural systems, belief systems, and worldviews that establishes symbols that relate humanity to spirituality and, sometimes, to moral values. Many religions have narratives, symbols, traditions and sacred histories that are intended to give meaning to life or to...
), peaked at #8 in the UK Albums Chart
UK Albums Chart
The UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled every week by The Official Charts Company and broadcast on a Sunday on BBC Radio 1 , and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website .To qualify for the UK albums chart...
.
Track listing
| # | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Selling Jesus" | 3:45 |
| 2. | "Intellectualise My Blackness" | 3:45 |
| 3. | "I Can Dream" | 3:51 |
| 4. | "Little Baby Swastikkka" | 4:04 |
| 5. | "All in the Name of Pity" | 3:23 |
| 6. | "Charity" | 4:33 |
| 7. | "It Takes Blood & Guts to Be This Cool But I'm Still Just a Cliche" | 4:12 |
| 8. | "Weak" | 3:34 |
| 9. | "And Here I Stand" | 5:14 |
| 10. | "100 Ways to Be a Good Girl" | 3:58 |
| 11. | "Rise Up" | 4:05 |
Singles
Five singles were taken from Paranoid and Sunburnt, four of which were commercially released.| Single |
|---|
| "Little Baby Swastikkka" was the first release from the album. It was not a commercial release, however. It was a radio single and only 2,000 copies were pressed. |
| "Selling Jesus Selling Jesus (single) "Selling Jesus" is a song by Skunk Anansie, released as their debut single. Although Skunk Anansie previously released "Little Baby Swastikkka" as a limited release, it was not regarded as an actual single. "Selling Jesus" is a song in protest of religion and politics, and in particular Christianity... " was the first commercial single release from the album. Released on 25 March 1995, the single peaked at #46 in the Official UK Singles Chart. |
| "I Can Dream I Can Dream (single) "I Can Dream" is a song by Skunk Anansie, released as their second single in July 1995. The single was taken from their debut album Paranoid and Sunburnt, and reached number 41 on the UK Singles Chart. The CD single features two B-Sides and a live recording of "Little Baby Swastikkka".-CD... " was the follow-up single released on 17 June 1995, and charted at #41. |
| "Charity Charity (single) "Charity" is a song by Skunk Anansie, released as their third single in July 1995, and re-released in April 1996. The original release reached #40 in the UK Singles Chart, but the re-release topped that effort reaching #20. When re-released, two new CDs were available... " was the third single released on 2 September 1995, and charted at #40. It was re-released in 1996 (see below). |
| "Weak Weak (single) "Weak" is a song by Skunk Anansie, released as their fourth single. The single was the last release to be taken from their debut album Paranoid and Sunburnt. The song is regarded as one of Skunk Anansie's most well known releases, and often a favourite at festivals. Skin performs a slower, more... " was the fourth single released on 27 January 1996, and charted at #20. |
| "Charity Charity (single) "Charity" is a song by Skunk Anansie, released as their third single in July 1995, and re-released in April 1996. The original release reached #40 in the UK Singles Chart, but the re-release topped that effort reaching #20. When re-released, two new CDs were available... " was re-released on 27 April 1996 and its peak chart position was greater than the original release. It peaked at #20. |
Credits
All tracks written by SkinDeborah Dyer
Deborah Anne Dyer, known by the stage name Skin, is a singer and occasional model. As Deborah Dyer, Skin studied Interior Design at Teesside University in Middlesbrough and they later honoured her with an honourary degree. She is currently the lead vocalist of English band Skunk Anansie...
and Len Arran
Len Arran
Len Arran is an English composer of film scores, and songwriter for Skunk Anansie and solo artist Deborah Dyer .He began his career as a guitarist in London in the late 1980s...
, except:
- "Weak" and "And Here I Stand" written by SkinDeborah DyerDeborah Anne Dyer, known by the stage name Skin, is a singer and occasional model. As Deborah Dyer, Skin studied Interior Design at Teesside University in Middlesbrough and they later honoured her with an honourary degree. She is currently the lead vocalist of English band Skunk Anansie...
, C. LewisSkunk AnansieSkunk Anansie is an English rock band whose members include Skin , Cass , Ace and Mark Richardson .Skunk Anansie formed in March 1994, disbanded in 2001 and reformed in 2009...
, AceSkunk AnansieSkunk Anansie is an English rock band whose members include Skin , Cass , Ace and Mark Richardson .Skunk Anansie formed in March 1994, disbanded in 2001 and reformed in 2009...
and R. FranceRobbie FranceRobbie France is an English drummer, producer, arranger, journalist, music educator, and broadcaster.-Early life and career: Australia:...
All tracks produced and recorded by Silvia Massy and Skunk Anansie
Skunk Anansie
Skunk Anansie is an English rock band whose members include Skin , Cass , Ace and Mark Richardson .Skunk Anansie formed in March 1994, disbanded in 2001 and reformed in 2009...
. Mixed by Andy Wallace. Recorded at Great Linford Manor Studios.
External links
- [ Listen to samples of all tracks from Paranoid and Sunburnt at Allmusic] - Requires Windows Media PlayerWindows Media PlayerWindows Media Player is a media player and media library application developed by Microsoft that is used for playing audio, video and viewing images on personal computers running the Microsoft Windows operating system, as well as on Pocket PC and Windows Mobile-based devices...