Naked Ape (band)

The Naked Ape is a popular science book by Desmond Morris. Dr. Morris surprised society in 1967 by writing a pop anthropology book, first serialized in London's Daily Mirror tabloid, in which he described humans in the same objective, analytical way that zoologists describe animals. Dr. Morris was the curator of mammals at the London Zoo, a specialist in primates, and his then radical idea was to view mankind as no more than a very complicated primate. The title of the book is derived from the fact Naked Ape is a Swedish indie/electronica band from , formed in 2000. Starting out as a duo (Jonas Mathiasson/Albion Venables), they gained notoriety after opening for one of the biggest Swedish indie bands at the time, Bob Hund. Their first release, entitled Television, received positive reviews from Swedish press, around the time that third member Olof Bendt joined the band. Their first album was "Anropa apornA". Their second full album, "For the Sake of the Naked Ape", secured international Naked Ape - 2 EPs. This flyer would have been a dream show for me back in the 90's. Some people might not be familiar with Triggerman (featuring future Ignite/Killing Flame singer and ex No For An Answer guitarist), but Naked Ape are probably the underdog on this bill. I've always loved OC hardcore, going back to Uniform Choice and the more straight forward bands. I believe the label was started by an ex Outspoken (and many other OC bands) member and showcased the more varied side of the OC hardcore scene. A band intent on having a reputation based on shenanigans and hijinks rather than musical prowess, the Naked Apes began their career with a series of organized publicity stunts showcasing them in various public areas while playing their instruments naked. Their outlandish displays of pseudo-debauchery made for some quality photo opportunities that, while lacking the social impact of the Red Hot Chili Peppers' legendary Abbey For the rock band, see Naked Ape (band). For other uses, see Naked Ape (disambiguation). Book cover. The Naked Ape, which was serialised in the Daily Mirror newspaper and has been translated into 23 languages, depicts human behaviour as largely evolved to meet the challenges of prehistoric life as a hunter (see nature versus nurture). The book was so named because out of 193 species of monkeys and apes, only humans (Homo sapiens sapiens) are not covered in hair.