The Goddess

The Zoo Crew, those groovy hippie DJs at THE ZOO radio station, are cranking up the vibes for their Zoo Freaks with "The Goddess" by Skew Siskin from their 2003 album Album of the Year. This track is a hard-hitting anthem of empowerment, and lead singer Nina C. Alice has shared some killer insights about its creation. In an interview snippet from FYE, Nina described the song as a celebration of feminine power, saying, "Every girl should be treated like a Goddess, if you ask me. She knows what to do and how to make you feel good." She called it a "good-time Rock 'n' Roll piece" meant to get listeners dancing and shaking their hips, embodying the band's raw energy. The lyrics, like "My fire burns hotter than Hell," radiate confidence, which Nina said made her feel like a goddess herself while recording.

Digging deeper, Beat Crave notes that "The Goddess" is all about breaking free from insecurity and embracing inner strength. The song's opening lines, "I know what you feel, I know what you think, I know what you want," connect directly with listeners, as if Nina’s speaking to their struggles. The chorus, with its bold declaration of being a goddess, symbolizes divine self-assurance. Nina’s powerful vocals, described as uniquely aggressive, amplify the track’s message, making it a standout on the album. While specific social media posts about the song are scarce, the band’s Facebook fan page often buzzes with fans praising the album’s energy, with one post from 2020 calling it "a timeless banger" that still gets crowds moving.

Skew Siskin kicked off their journey in Berlin in 1990, when guitarist Jim Voxx teamed up with the fierce Nina C. Alice, whose vocal grit became the band’s signature. According to their bio on Wikipedia, the name "Skew Siskin" translates to "Crazy Bird," a nod to Nina’s time in Britain where "bird" is slang for women. Rounded out by drummer Nik Terry and bassist Jogi Rautenberg, the band signed with Giant Records in 1992 and dropped their self-titled debut album that year. Compared to AC/DC and Motörhead for their aggressive hard rock sound, the album’s track "If the Walls Could Talk" became a minor MTV hit, setting them up for tours with big names like Alice Cooper and Black Sabbath.

The band’s early days were fueled by Nina’s larger-than-life stage presence and their no-compromise attitude, as noted in a Last.fm bio. Their debut earned glowing reviews across Europe, with critics raving about Nina’s vocal intensity and the band’s raw power. Over the years, they’ve stayed true to their hard rock roots, releasing albums like Album of the Year through their own official site, where fans can grab merch and CDs. You can keep up with them on their Facebook and check out fan chatter on the Skew Siskin Fan Group. While their Instagram is quieter, it occasionally drops throwback photos, and their X account shares updates on new releases. Fan sites like Last.fm also keep the love alive with active listener communities.