Skull (song)

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"Skull"
Skullcover.jpg
Single by Sebadoh
from the album Bakesale
Released1994 [1]
Genre Indie rock
Length2:24
Label Sub Pop; Domino
Songwriter(s) Lou Barlow
Producer(s) Tim O'Heir

"Skull" is a song by Sebadoh from their 1994 album Bakesale . It was released as a CD single, and a 7" vinyl record.

A music video was made for the song. It reached number 96 on the UK Singles chart.

Track listing

US 7" Single(SP267)

  1. "Skull (remix)"
  2. "Punching Myself in the Face Repeatedly, Publicly"
  3. "Sing Something"
  4. "Plate 'o' Hatred"

UK CD Single(RUG22CD)

  1. "Skull"
  2. "Punching Myself in the Face Repeatedly, Publicly"
  3. "Sing Something"
  4. "Plate 'o' Hatred"

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References

  1. Connelly, Jim (2021-08-31). "Certain Songs #2175: Sebadoh - "Skull"". Medialoper. Retrieved 2023-05-16.