Name: The Scream
Brand: Siouxsie and the Banshees

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

9843511

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2006-05-29

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Supplier GB

Universal

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Standard:20

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Artist

Siouxsie and the Banshees

Genre GB

New Wave / Post Punk

Label GB

Polydor

Siouxsie and the Banshees were a U.K. band formed in 1976, fronted by Siouxsie Sioux on vocals, with Steven Severin playing bass. Budgie on drums joined them in 1980. The band had various guitarists including Marco Pirroni, John McKay, John McGeoch, and Robert Smith of The Cure. Martin McCarrick was their full-time keyboard player from 1987 onwards. They disbanded in April 1996 but reunited for 'The Seven Year Itch' Tour in 2003.Siouxsie Sioux (Susan Janet Ballion) is known for her distinctive vocal style and powerful stage presence. She has been an influential figure in the punk and post-punk movements.Their music blends elements of punk rock, new wave, gothic rock, and alternative rock to create a unique sound that has inspired countless artists across genres.

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Remastered reissue of Siouxsie and the Banshees' debut LP <i>The Scream</i> from 1978. Despite evolving from a group of Sex Pistols fans, Siouxsie and the Banshees eschewed the cliches of punk, offering instead an austere and bleak music. 

Bassist Steve Severin and drummer Kenny Morris provide simple, teutonic-style patterns over which Siouxsie Sioux wails in the manner of former velvet underground chanteuse Nico. Unremitting original songs are joined by a version of the Beatles "Helter Skelter", which the Banshees interpret with the full knowledge of its inspiration for murderer Charles Manson. 

<i>The Scream</i> is an apt title for such desolate music. 

CD - The album has been digitally remastered from the original master tapes and contains 2 bonus tracks. The album is housed in a digi-pack containing a poster-booklet including extensive sleeve notes and lyrics.

LP - Black Vinyl. Remastered from the original ¼” tapes and cut at half speed at Abbey Road studios, London. Both artwork and audio have personally been overseen and orchestrated by Siouxsie Sioux and Steven Severin.

The Scream

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