Skunk Anansie Unleash “The Painful Truth” A Rock Revolution Out Now

May 27, 2025 rocknews

British rock icons Skunk Anansie release their brand-new album, *The Painful Truth*, and electrifying single ‘Shame’, out now, via newly formed FLG Records. Produced by David Sitek (TV On The Radio), this provocative, powerful, and emotional record showcases the band facing their truths with raw, experimental brilliance. Alongside the album, a stunning video for ‘Shame’ drops today, blending defiant visuals with Skin’s iconic vocals—watch it now!

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Skin confesses: “When I really think about it, yes, we have made some good records in our time but it’s been a long time since we have made a great album. And that is the painful truth. Understanding that, led us to making what I genuinely think is our greatest record yet.” The album’s textured sound—mixing electronic rock, ska, dub, and piano weepies—delivers sharper hooks and a fresh edge after 30 years in the business.

From the spine-tingling ‘Shame’ to stadium-sized lust confessionals, *The Painful Truth* isn’t a concept album but a mosaic of self-reflection. “It’s about confronting who we are and what we want to become,” Skin adds, highlighting the album’s blend of bleak beauty and creative rejuvenation. Reviews rave about its vitality, with *Metal Hammer* calling it “Skunk Anansie at the absolute peak of their powers,” and *Kerrang!* noting its “shinier, more expansive” sound.

The critical acclaim is unanimous. *MOJO* praises its “raw, experimental feel… creating a record that has a bleak, sonically rich beauty.” *Classic Rock* hails it as “lively, adventurous, emotionally raw,” while *The Guardian* lauds its “candour and defiance.” *Daily Mirror* celebrates “defiant synth-punk,” and *Metal Hammer* declares it “thrillingly fresh and recognisably now.” Fans are buzzing on X with #ThePainfulTruth2025, amplifying the hype.

To celebrate, Skunk Anansie kick off a week of album release shows at Good Times Festival in Chipping Sodbury, with sold-out stops in Leeds, London, Oxford, Nottingham, and Kingston (May 24-29). The band follows with massive European headline dates this summer and special guest slots with Smashing Pumpkins on August 10 (London, Gunnersbury Park) and August 14 (Colchester Castle). Tickets are selling fast—secure yours now!

Stream *The Painful Truth* on Spotify Today

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Join the revolution with #ThePainfulTruth2025 and #SkunkAnansieLive!

THE PAINFUL TRUTH tracklisting
1. An Artist Is An Artist
2. This Is Not Your Life
3. Shame
4. Lost And Found
5. Cheers
6. Shoulda Been You
7. Animal
8. Fell In Love With A Girl
9. My Greatest Moment
10. Meltdown

PHOTO CREDIT: ROB O’CONNOR