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Please select a membership then provide your email and desired password for your account. Skunk Anansie - Hedonism
Critics often highlight Skin's "phenomenal" range, which balances raw anger with haunting delicacy. Her performance allows the lyrics to remain confrontational yet deeply vulnerable. Commercial and cultural impact
Written by and Len Arran , and produced by GGGarth , "Hedonism" is often described as an "emotional exorcism". Unlike the band's more politically charged work, this track delves into the wreckage of a one-sided relationship and the bitter aftermath of betrayal.
Released in January 1997, stands as the definitive anthem for Skunk Anansie , cementing their status as one of the most vital British rock bands of the 1990s. The second single from their multi-platinum album Stoosh , the track bridged the gap between fierce alternative rock and the soulful vulnerability of frontwoman Skin. Composition and lyrical meaning
The core refrain— "Just because you feel good doesn't make you right" —serves as a piercing critique of selfishness and the pursuit of immediate gratification at the expense of others.