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SKUNK ANANSIE – BIRMINGHAM O2 ACADEMY, 22.04.22
‘All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others,’
a recorded voice exclaims. It’s the intro to Skunk Anansie’s show, part of
their 25th anniversary tour, which was originally planned for 2020, but
rescheduled, first to 2021, and then to 2022, due to Covid. Tonight’s event
proves that the wait was most definitely worth it.
Opening with ‘Yes It’s Fucking Political’, which sees frontwoman Skin
parade the stage wearing black devilish, horned headwear, the British band
show exactly why they are so well-respected in the UK music scene. They
are most definitely at the top of their game, and show that music can be not
just entertaining, but also extremely vital, speaking up on important matters.
With bright lights and a platform to walk backwards and forwards on at the
front of the stage, this is definitely a show worth watching. The iconic Skin
plays the theremin during the opening number, while Ace astounds with his
scorching guitar playing.

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