1. A pseudonym of B… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least eight artists that use this name:
1. A pseudonym of British rock singer/guitarist Deborah Anne Dyer, lead singer of Skunk Anansie.
2. A Swans side project, of Michael Gira and Jarboe.
3. A British hard rock band.
4. A Japanese rock super-group (aka S.K.I.N.).
5. An Australian four piece percussion group.
6. A Richmond, VA, USA noise rock band.
7. A Venezuelan alternative indie rock girl band.
8. A german post-punk band from Flensburg.
1) A pseudonym of British rock singer / guitarist Deborah Anne Dyer (b. 3rd Aug 1967, Brixton, London, England), lead vocalist with Skunk Anansie. Under this name, she débuted solo with the single "Trashed" (June 2003, EMI) and the latest is "Tear Down These Houses" (Dec 2007, Sony BMG Music Entertainment).
After Skunk Anansie split, Skin released her debut solo album "Fleshwounds". The album was toned down from her Skunk Anansie days and seemingly Skunk Anansie fans never took to it. After releasing "Fleshwounds", Skin went on to perform various solo gigs around Europe. She was also support for the European leg of Robbie Williams' and Placebo's world tours. After touring, she began to record her second album, "Fake Chemical State", which was released in March 2006, preceded by a new single 'Just Let the Sun' on 6th March 2006. The first single from this album was "Alone in My Room", a download only track released on 7th November 2005. "Alone in My Room" was also the name given to Skin's first UK solo tour in two years, which started in Berlin on 4th November, 2005.
Her second album, Fake Chemical State, was released on 20th March 2006. She is currently working on her third, as well as touring with the reformed Skunk Anansie.
Site: SkinMusic.net (official)
2) A Swans side project, of Michael Gira and Jarboe. The first album: Blood, Women, Roses was released in 1987 and had Jarboe singing lead vocals with Gira doing occational backing vocals. This LP had cover versions of Cry Me a River and The Man I Love along with original material from the artists themselves. Later came 2 12"s: Girl: come out and One Thousand Years and in 1988 the 2nd LP Shame, Humility, Revenge was released, on which Gira provided lead vocals, with Jarboe doing backing vocals on several tracks. In 1990 they changed name to 'The World of Skin', and released 'Ten Songs For Another World' LP, in which both Gira and Jarboe provided lead vocals. There's no significant difference between Skin and Swans, the music is the same in many senses. It could be said that the change to Skin marked a slight change in style of the music in that it became slower and more emotional.
3) A British hard rock band, fronted by Neville MacDonald with Myke Gray on guitars, Dicki Fliszar on drums and Andy Robbins on bass.
Members: Neville McDonald (vocals), Myke Gray (guitar), Andy Robbins (bass), Dicki Fliszar (drums), and Colin McLeod (keyboards - 1994 to 96).
Skin were formed in the early 1990s by ex-Jagged Edge members Myke Grey and Andy Robbins (also formerly of Tokyo Blade & Shogun) along with former Kooga vocalist Neville MacDonald and drummer Dicki Fliszar, formerly from Bruce Dickinson's touring band and band Vamp. Originally called Taste, they went through a number of names as they played a smattering of small club dates throughout 1992. The band showed enough quality on these dates to be offered a management deal with Sanctuary Management, who also handled Iron Maiden and, ultimately, a record deal with Parlophone. Through Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson, the band came to the attention of noted American producer Keith Olsen who offered to produce their debut at his 'Goodnight LA' Studio. During 1993, the band flew to LA and began recording. Once the sessions were finished, the band listened to the finished product and decided more was needed so another three songs were recorded with Shay Baby producing.
Prior to the release of the album, the band finally decided upon the name Skin (someone had written it down on a wall) and embarked upon a fourteen-date UK tour supporting Little Angels. Another support tour, this time with Thunder helped swell their growing fan base and, in 1993, they released their debut single The Skin Up EP. This was followed by House of Love before their first UK chart single "Money".
1995 saw Skin consolidating their fan base by recording and releasing Live at the Borderline. A very limited edition CD of classic rock cover versions given away free with Kerrang! magazine, only 50 were available and it has become one of the most prized collectors items among Skin fans although a Japanese import version was released shortly after. In order to capitalise upon their appearance at Gateshead Stadium supporting Bon Jovi, the band also recorded and released Take Me Down to the River as a double CD along with some of the Borderline cuts.
The Bon Jovi appearance marked a high and low point in the career of Skin. A gig that would potentially give excellent exposure was marred by a fault with the band equipment as a voltage converter was incorrectly installed to USA settings by a stage tech which resulted in blowing Myke's guitar amp and Colin's hammond organ.
1996 marked the first time that touring keyboard player Colin McLeod was featured in promotional artwork as well as the music video for single "Perfect Day". Despite this, Colin was a part time member as he wanted maintain a funk orientated direction he was continuing at the same time.
Neither the second album, "Lucky" or the two singles, the first being "How Lucky You Are" and "Perfect Day" achieved the chart success of the debut album. The progression of British chart music at this time, along with the lack of backing for rock music in the mainstream media, led to the band being dropped by Parlophone.
Despite this, Skin still held a Japanese record contract and the third album "Big Fat Slice of Life" was finished and released in 1997. Awaiting a UK release, the band released a self-financed two track CD single "Degeneration" that was distributed through the fan club. Later that same year they released their fourth, and final, studio album Experience Electric on Snapper Music. "Experience..." marked a revised version of the Japanese release with several tracks being reworked. "Ride The Blue Wave" evolved into the title track from the album, but "Big Fat Slice..." and "Degeneration" were omitted due to the fan club release. The album went on to top the indie charts at number 1.
During this period, Skin toured relentlessly. The albums was shopped to several American record companies, and met with mogul Jonathan King. Following the culmination of the tour to promote the album, skin announced they would be emabarking on their farewell tour in 1998.
The final Skin concert at the LA2 in London, was recorded and released as a double live album Hasta La Vista, Baby! on Reef Records (a subset of Snapper Music). Since the band's demise, a number of un-official releases have been issued featuring rare and unreleased tracks. These tracks combined of what would be the fifth UK album, and a large collection of demos that didn't make it on the debut.
In March 2009 it was announced that Skin would reform to play the Download 2009 Festival.
Site: SkinFreak.co.UK (official)
4) A Japanese rock super-group (aka S.K.I.N.), with: former X JAPAN drummer [atist]Yoshik, former Malice Mizer vocalist Gackt, former Luna Sea guitarist Sugizo, and former Dué Le Quartz guitarist -miyavi-.
5) An Australian four-piece percussion group, reflecting their country's multicultural society. They take musical influences from Polynesia, Africa, Asia, and more, and create unique rhythms by experimenting with number patterns to make up rhythmic phrases. Some band members also play in Blue King Brown.
6) A Richmond, Virginia, USA noise-rock band (aka The Skin), with a self titled CD out on CNP Records. The band is Alex Tomlin (La Mere Vipere, Battlemaster, Partyman), Derek Tomlin (La Mere Vipere), and Chris Conrad (The Amoeba Men, Seven Hearts) and each song on the CD has lead vocals with different guests including Danny Trice (La Mere Vipere, Leper Colony), Jason Hodges (The Amoeba Men, Suppression, Bermuda Triangles), John Chambers (Hallelujah!), and Andy Horn (Battlemaster, Cannabis Corpse).
8) A post-punk group formed in the spring of 2015 in Flensburg, Germany. The quintet includes Leon Kraack (vocals, guitar), Lasse Jürgensen (vocals, guitar), Max Schumacher (bass), Meret Krasa (cello, synths) and Lennart Krasa (drums) who replaces the founding member Lennart Autzen. 2018 they published the EP 'Shave My Eyelashes' and 2022 their debut album 'Entertainment' at the german label Wimbleheim.
Unbelievable
Skin Lyrics
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(Originally performed by EMF; from their album "Schubert Dip")
Whoa!
You burden me with your questions, you'd have me tell no lies
You're always askin' what it's all about, but don't listen to my replies
You say that I don't talk enough, but when I do I'm a fool
These times I've spent, I've realized, I'm gonna shoot through and leave you
Chorus:
The things you say, huh, you're unbelievable - ho!
What the f**k was that?
You burden me with your problems, by telling me more than mine
I'm always so concerned, with the way you say you've always gotta stop
To think of us as being one is more than I'll ever know
But this time I've realized, I'm gonna shoot through and leave you
(chorus)
You're unbelievable, yeah - what the f**k was that?
Listen up
You laugh at me then criticize the way I choose to lead my life
I won't conform to your point of view, I'd rather die than live like you
You try to hide your jealousy by using words like "authority"
But can't you see, I don't give a f**k!
You burden me with your questions, you'd have me tell no lies
You're always askin' what it's all about, but don't listen to my replies
You say to me I don't talk enough, but when I do I'm a fool
These times I've spent, I've realized, I'm gonna shoot through and leave you
The things you say, your purple prose just gives you away
The things you say, I won't love you more
(chorus)
You're unbelievable - ho! What the f**k was that?
You're so unbelievable - ho! What the f**k was that?
What the f**k was that? What the f**k was that?
They say you're unbelievable, yeah, you're unbelievable
You're unbelievable, you're unbelievable, yeah, you're unbelievable
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The song "Unbelievable" by Skin is a cover of the 1990 hit by EMF. However, Skin's version adds a harder rock edge to the original's alternative dance sound. The lyrics tell a story of frustration and exhaustion in a relationship where one partner feels burdened by the constant questioning and criticism of the other. The singer declares that they will leave the relationship because they cannot continue to be weighed down by their partner's demands and expectations.
The opening lines set the tone for the song, as the singer addresses their partner's constant questioning and lack of listening skills. They criticize their partner for not truly hearing their replies and for making incorrect assumptions about their level of communication. As the song progresses, the singer expresses their frustration with their partner's constant problems and their need to overshadow their own issues. The use of the phrase "you're always so concerned" implies that the partner's concern is not actually helpful, but rather a burden.
In the chorus, the singer declares their astonishment at their partner's actions, calling them "unbelievable." This phrase can be interpreted as a sarcastic remark, indicating that the partner is not doing anything that is actually impressive, but rather frustrating or irritating. The song continues with the theme of frustration and a desire for independence from the partner's expectations, culminating in the final lines "I won't love you more."
Overall, "Unbelievable" is a song about a person who has reached their breaking point in a relationship that is suffocating them with constant nagging and criticism. The singer is asserting their independence and declaring that they will no longer tolerate the negative behavior of their partner.
Line by Line Meaning
You burden me with your questions, you'd have me tell no lies
You ask me too many questions and expect only the truth even though you can't handle it.
You're always askin' what it's all about, but don't listen to my replies
You constantly inquire about things but don't pay attention to my answers.
You say that I don't talk enough, but when I do I'm a fool
You complain about how little I speak, but then criticize me when I speak my mind.
These times I've spent, I've realized, I'm gonna shoot through and leave you
I've come to the conclusion that I can no longer deal with you and will leave soon.
The things you say, your purple prose just gives you away
Your flowery language betrays your true intentions and feelings.
You burden me with your problems, by telling me more than mine
You share more of your own problems with me than I ever share with you.
I'm always so concerned, with the way you say you've always gotta stop
I worry about how often you claim that you need a break when we are together.
To think of us as being one is more than I'll ever know
I cannot comprehend the idea of us being thought of as a single entity.
You're unbelievable, yeah - what the f**k was that?
I can't believe the things you do and say, what just happened?
You laugh at me then criticize the way I choose to lead my life
You make fun of me and then judge the decisions I make for my own life.
I won't conform to your point of view, I'd rather die than live like you
I refuse to adjust my own perspectives to match yours, I'd rather die.
You try to hide your jealousy by using words like 'authority'
You attempt to conceal your envy by pretending you're in charge.
But can't you see, I don't give a f**k!
Don't you get it? I don't care what you think or say.
The things you say, I won't love you more
Your words won't make me love you more than I already do, if at all.
You're so unbelievable - ho! What the f**k was that?
You are incredibly hard to believe, and I can't process what just happened.
They say you're unbelievable, yeah, you're unbelievable
Others talk about how hard it is to believe you, and they're right.
You're unbelievable, you're unbelievable, yeah, you're unbelievable
You truly are hard to believe, and it's become unbearable.
Contributed by Avery S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
huw jones
Went thru school with Nev..as well as being an Incredible singer ,he was/is a Lovely guy too!
Grimm Gaming
First heard this in a rock pub in Dudley I used to frequent in my younger years, couldn't remember who covered it but now I've found it again, it brings back some great memories. Great tune, made better by Skin. EMF were OK too though.
Dan Ball
Best gig ever, classic...cheer's for the upload!
Ironic268
I got it on tape from a gig! -possibly slightly earlier than you (ie tape not cd and his voice sounds a bit diff but thanks for uploading it!!) Love it!
Jimmy The Clown
Awesome!! :)
Ishan Banerjee
Thanks !
Do you also have the actual album ?
Looking for those
TheStumyu
not heard this in years!
Stephen Strange
NOT the CLEAN version! lol. Remember banging to this on the dance floor at Rock Clubs back then, and wow It was really blowing me away live at the gigs.
theoisme
better at 1.1x speed