Their impressive live show at this time brought them to the attention of The Sisters of Mercy front man Andrew Eldritch, who, after seeing a local performance, invited them as special guests on their 1984 Black October tour. The next two years saw the band gracing the stage with acts such as Siouxsie & The Banshees, Spear Of Destiny & The Mission etc..
Undeterred, following vocalist Anne Hurst's sudden departure in 1985 following the release of their second album "Futile Combat, the band enjoyed greater national chart success with the singles 'Restless' & 'Just A Minute' via signing to Chrysalis Records with new vocalist Katrina Phillips (from ex Specials Terry Hall’s band The Colourfield, single 'Thinking Of You')
This line up of the group disbanded in 1987 but due to the advent of the worldwide web, reissues of earlier studio and compilation albums, along with a rapidly growing resurgence of interest in eighties music & culture the band reformed again in 2002.
Now consisting of original members Stan Greenwood, Roger "Trotwood" Nowell and Ian "Karl Heinz" Taylor, i.e. the main songwriters of the band (all of whom were in the original pre cursor to Skeletal Family from 1979 called The Elements) produced two new original studio albums "Sakura" & "Songs Of Love Hope & Despair" alongside a third release on Jungle Records titled "Day Of All Days"
The band continue to play live to this day, headlining alternative European festivals / events which culminated with an extensive month long USA in 2018 coupled with one off appearances in Brazil and Mexico.
2020 / 2021 saw the band utilising the Covid pandemic to their advantage. Alongside vocalist Anneka Latta and drummer Adrian "Ozzy" Osadzenko the band recorded 19 new songs at Paul Weller's Black Barn Studios, Ripley, UK.
Ten of these tracks have been selected for the bands sixth studio album "Light From The Dark" scheduled for release Spring 2023 via Chapter 22 Records.
Skeletal Family 2023 line up:-
Anneka Latta - Vocals
Stan Greenwood - Guitars
Roger "Trotwood" Nowell - Bass
Ian "Karl Heinz" Taylor - Keyboards / Saxophone
Adrian "Ozzy" Osadzenko
Someone New
Skeletal Family Lyrics
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She said she loved you, she's never let go
You loved her, ever so much
You never knew, how much she cared
When she got older, she still loved you
She never believed that, you were leaving so soon
Going away, leaving town
She's happy now she's found someone new
Yeah she's happy now she's found someone new
You all know him
But we carn't tell you
We never expected, this at first
Who she loved?, through and through
They used to meet, on a sunday
No one knew, no one cared
She's happy now she's found someone new
Yeah she's happy now she's found someone new
You all know him
But we carn't tell you
She's happy now she's found someone new
Yeah she's happy now she's found someone new
You all know him
But we can't tell you
The song "Someone New" by Skeletal Family tells a story about a young girl who fell in love with someone she met in a big town. The lyrics describe the depth of the girl's feelings for this person and how much she cared for them. As she got older, she still loved this person and never thought that they would leave so soon. However, the person eventually left town and went away, leaving the girl behind. Despite the pain of losing this person, the girl eventually found happiness with someone new.
The lyrics convey a sense of nostalgia and longing for a lost love. The girl's love for the person was strong and deep, and the pain of losing them was palpable. The song also hints at a sense of secrecy and mystery, with the repeated refrain of "you all know him, but we can't tell you." This adds to the sense of intrigue and adds an element of uncertainty to the story.
Overall, "Someone New" is a poignant and emotive song that speaks to the universal experience of lost love and the hope for finding happiness again.
Line by Line Meaning
She's a little girl, in a big town
She's young and naive in a place where everything seems unfamiliar and overwhelming.
She said she loved you, she's never let go
She expressed her feelings for you and has been loyal to them ever since.
You loved her, ever so much
You felt deep affection towards her.
You never knew, how much she cared
You were unaware of the extent of her love and devotion towards you.
When she got older, she still loved you
As she grew up, her feelings for you remained constant.
She never believed that, you were leaving so soon
She was in disbelief when she found out that you were departing in such a short time.
Going away, leaving town
You were departing from the place where you both lived.
Leaving her friends, and all that background
You were also leaving behind everything that was a part of her life.
We never expected, this at first
We didn't anticipate this turn of events.
Who she loved?, through and through
She loved someone with all her heart and without any reservations.
They used to meet, on a sunday
They had a regular meeting time on a Sunday.
No one knew, no one cared
No one was aware of their relationship or paid any attention to it.
She's happy now she's found someone new
She has found happiness in a new relationship.
Yeah she's happy now she's found someone new
She is truly content now that she has moved on with her life.
You all know him
Other people are familiar with her new partner's identity.
But we can't tell you
We cannot reveal who her new partner is.
Contributed by Adam P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mich Foucault
Buena música, son excelentes!!
Eddie Willers
On a roll here with the old SK tracks - thanks to teh interwebz - thanks for uploading!
Martin Maes
yeah Skeletal Fam. best new wave band ever mixed with
punk and a great lead singer.
love her voice. greetings 2
u all Martin from the Netherlands 46 years.
Kazilikaya
They are neither punk nor new wave. They are deathrock
farfisa
no- absolutely not deathrock, but anyway it doesn't need a label
Therine Brokenbones
thanks for uploading, beautiful creature, thank you so much :3
fabrice perrier
vraiment genial, encore mieux aujourd hui
Zeni
My favorite ♡
Oldraggidpants
Amazing wow .
paolo galeano goldmusic
very good