Skunk Anansie: A rock explosion with Skin the warrior

The British tabloid The Mirror is probably right when, reviewing Skunk Anansie 's latest album, "The Painful Truth," it calls it " provocative synth-punk ." The long Italian tour that Skin & Co. are closing this evening at the Campo di Marte Arena in the festive setting of Brescia Summer Music seems to have confirmed the success of this rough, experimental approach to the repertoire accumulated over thirty years (even though they disbanded between 2001 and 2009) of honorable activity.

"Our journey so far has been one of ups and downs, but after the pandemic we've come close to the point of no return," says the UK's most energetic and provocative front woman, whose television resume also includes a spot on the judging panel of Italy's 2015 edition of "X-Factor," ten years ago.

"So we looked at each other and asked ourselves whether we should stop forever or return to our roots and shed our skin. We chose the latter, and now we feel like we've risen from our ashes like a phoenix."

On stage, Skunk Anansie's journey through their songs begins with "Charlie Big Potato" and ends with "Lost and Found," one of the highlights of "The Painful Truth." Other hits include "Hedonism (Just Because You Feel Good)," "Little Baby Swastikkka," and a powerful cover of AC/DC's "Highway to Hell." The farewell ends with the recorded version of "Bella Ciao," recorded in 2029 by Skin herself and Marlene Kuntz, reaffirming that "certain values never die."

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