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Members
7 Male
Origin
Sydney, Australia
Genre
Alternative Rock
Style
Rock/Pop
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7 MaleOrigin
Sydney, Australia
Genre
Alternative RockStyle
Rock/PopMood
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Born
1991
Active
1991 to 
2001
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Skunkhour - Home4 users
Skunkhour - Kick in the Door
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Skunkhour were a Sydney-based Australian band that was active in the 1990s, before disbanding in 2001.
Formed in 1991, the band is named after a poem by Robert Lowell entitled "Skunk Hour". The band's sound combined elements of funk, rock, hip hop, and dub.
A number of singles, most notably "Home", "Up to our Necks in it", and "Sunstone" achieved some commercial success. Well known for their dynamic, energetic live show they enjoyed a large live fan base throughout their existence. They toured Europe twice as well as playing in New York and Tokyo.
Between 1995 and 2000, Skunkhour had four songs inducted into Triple J's Hottest 100. In 1995, "Up To Our Necks In It" reached #55, "Weightlessness" reached #93 in 1997, "Home" reached #82 in 1999, and "Kick In The Door" reached #83 in 2000.
Chris Abrahms played keyboards on their first self-titled album. Sia Furler sang backing vocals on 'Treacherous Head" on the album "Feed"
In October 2009 the band announced that they were reuniting for an Australian tour.
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