Superstate, by Skyscraper

Superstate

by Skyscraper

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sebsuperbad One of the best hidden gems of the 90s. Found memories Favorite track: Never Again.

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1.	Never Again 03:00	info	buy track
2.	Petrified 03:42	info	buy track
3.	Union Jack Off 03:33	info	buy track
4.	Lovesick 03:56	info	buy track
5.	Sorry For What I Am 02:57	info	buy track
6.	Choke 04:03	info	buy track
7.	I Belong To Me 03:13	info	buy track
8.	Man Made Hell 04:32	info	buy track
9.	70-40-20 02:50	info	buy track
10.	Bed Of Nails 04:14	info	buy track
11.	Coming Down Day 03:43	info	buy track
12.	Hope? 02:40	info	buy track
13.	Never Again (Remix) 03:03	info	buy track
14.	Petrified (Remix) 03:44	info	buy track
15.	Man Made Hell (Remix) 04:34	info	buy track
16.	Lovesick (Single Version) 03:25	info	buy track
17.	Please Don't Hurt Me. 03:17	info	buy track
18.	Drag 03:37	info	buy track
19.	Red Raw 04:24	info	buy track
20.	Safer Ground 03:40	info	buy track
21.	Silicosis 05:02	info	buy track

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Originally released in November 1995 'Superstate' was the debut album by London rock band Skyscraper. Although outwardly heavy the band's music contained a melodic inventiveness & an idiosyncratic guitar style which brought it swift attention. UK magazine Kerrang remarked that 'an album as urgent and sinister and accessible and memorable as Superstate is going to be hard to beat' while rival publication Metal Hammer called it 'the best debut by far of any British rock band in recent years' while the more indie-centric Select magazine described it as 'top notch British rock at its white hot blistering best'.

Produced in part by Young Gods supremo Roli Mossiman and released on the band's own label Dynosupreme Records, the album was critically acclaimed and an independent chart hit. The band toured the UK extensively in support of the album, which included dates with the likes of Killing Joke, Helmet, Prong and Therapy?

The album is presented here remastered and with an additional nine tracks of remixes, rarities and B-sides.

Note- this album was also released outside the UK in 1996 by German label Edel. The non-UK version has different cover artwork.

credits

released November 1, 1995

Vic Kemlicz- Guitar & vocals
Adi Vines- Bass guitar
Oliver Grasset- Drums
Craig Coggle (drums on 'Man Made Hell Remix')

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Skyscraper London, UK

SKYSCRAPER were formed in Aug 1992 by Vic Kemlicz and Adi Vines. They released their debut album SUPERSTATE in 1995. Despite considerable success, the line-up changed and the band, now featuring Kemlicz, Vines, plus Adam Lamprell and Craig Coggle, recorded the follow up SHOOTERS in 1997. Despite being favourites of the UK rock press and a successful live act, the band split in 1998. ... more

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